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The Many Hands of a Student Affairs Professional: Using Your Experiences to Transition into Other Areas of Student Affairs
Courtney AllenAssistant Director for Residence Life, Widener University
Agenda
IntroductionsThe Wonderful World of Student AffairsHighlight your SkillsActivity 1- Brainstorm Current Position
Transferrable Skills Utilizing Campus Resources and Relationships The ABC’s of TransitioningActivity 2- Transition Role Play Resume BuilderTestimonials Questions
IntroductionsNameInstitution Position Why did you attend this
presentation?Are you thinking of transitioning
within Student Affairs? Where to?
The Wonderful World of Student Affairs
Residence Life-Student Development-Crisis Management &
Response- Staff Supervision & Selection- Judicial Hearing Officer*
depends on institution
Student Life/Activities-Experience in student affairs program
planning, event management contract negotiation and budget administration, including experience working with programming boards. Strong student orientation and excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated effectiveness advising students
Judicial Affairs/Student Conduct
-interpretation, investigation and administration of the Student Community Stands and other policies and procedures related to student behavior
Rec/ Wellness Center-Develop holistic health care
plans working with students in an educational setting to assist with their health awareness/education
The Wonderful World of Student Affairs
Multicultural Affairs- increase the knowledge and
awareness of the campus community pertaining to diversity, social justice, cultural pluralism, and inclusiveness
Career Services• Lead and support the Career Services
team to provide a high level of customer service to our students and to achieve a successful placement rates that meet or exceed our accreditation standards. Work with other departments to build partnerships, and will also build effective relationships with local and regional businesses, organizations, and community partners to identify a steady pipeline of employment opportunities for students.
Health Center-Student Health Services is here to
make sure your mind, body, and spirit are in the best shape they can be. Our goal is to transform you into your own best health advocate.- Widener University- Student Health Services
Student Center/Union- Manage assigned resources to
provide space, services and equipment for campus activities, and coordinate the activity needs of student, faculty, staff and community users
Highlight your Skills
Use your job description to highlight your skills
Write down your daily tasks SMART Goals1 on 1 meetings with supervisorProfessional DevelopmentCommittee Work
Activity 1- Brainstorm Current Position Transferrable Skills
Let’s brainstorm our transferrable skills
Utilizing Campus Resources and Relationships
InternshipShadow for a dayVolunteer Create new projectsConnect with your current office
The ABC’s of TransitioningStep 1- Identify the office(s) you want
to transition toStep 2- Research the office and
position you wantStep 3- Highlight your transferrable
skills that will help you with the new position
Step 4- Speak with your supervisor about your goals of transitioning
Step 5- Intern, Volunteer with the office for events, etc.
Activity 2- Transition Role Play
Use the ABC’s of Transitioning to Role Play!!
Example- “I work for the Office of Residence Life, and I want to transition to the Office of Student Engagement. I need to…”
Pick 2 positionsBrainstorm and then let’s share!
Resume BuilderTransitioning can help your
resumeGives you more experience than
your current position Shows employers you went
above and beyond
Testimonials of Transitioning
My journeyAnyone want to share your
journey?
Questions?
Thank you
Courtney Allen Assistant Director for Residence
LifeWidener University
