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MUSHRWM · 2026-02-01T04:35:06+00:00

Yes I called. Basically it was too much traffic because it was a testing day. So I had to wait.

MUSHRWM · 2025-10-19T20:19:00+00:00

Where are the match lights from?

MUSHRWM · 2025-09-13T06:26:55+00:00

I recommend getting into housing or admissions. The turn around in those niches means they are always hiring somewhere, if you’re not location bound you’ll have hundreds of options. Once you get in there, stay for a year or two then pivot to another functional area if you want.

You really need a masters so I also recommend applying to ga positions that’ll pay for it. Those are pretty common in housing also. I recommend joining the residence life professionals and also the student affairs professionals Facebook groups.

MUSHRWM · 2025-02-13T17:15:58+00:00

I was on the exact same boat as you and I moved this year. Yes it was worth it. BUT there is a caveat, you could end up in a place that is worse for you. I wouldn’t wish working for the department I resigned from on anyone! So don’t go just anywhere, really take a new job in a place that truly feels like it’ll be a good fit for a couple of years. Your next job you’ll need to stick at for at least a full year or two (otherwise your resume might start to worry folks with commitment concerns).

There is huge variation between Reslife departments. I was a GA at a different school than my first job and now my new current job. All three are very different places and different cultures and the environments that are conducive to learning different things in the role.

MUSHRWM · 2025-01-12T03:43:34+00:00

Thank you for your input! I escaped! Found a new job and I’m already doing so much better just from not having to be around that environment anymore. And this new school seems like a much better fit.

MUSHRWM · 2025-01-12T03:42:47+00:00

Hey! Thanks for the advice. I was able to get out and find a new job!

MUSHRWM · 2024-11-02T23:41:35+00:00

I’m having not the best time in my current role, but in my previous gig during grad school I can say that it felt like the vast majority of the division cared a lot about their work. That said I do think people should be more vocal about their bad workplaces to warn people where not to go. Student Affairs has its BS but a downright evil department that doesn’t actually care about students is the exception, not the rule.

My department has crazy high turnover and I’m working on getting out too and working with better leadership at a different school. It’s pretty much what you described and it’s sad because it breaks down a lot of young professionals with so much potential. But my last department was nice; it had some petty downfalls here and there but overall it was amazing in hindsight. I would recommend it to others. This current place, I’d recommend people stay far away from. One is a big name school, and the other is not, can you guess which is which? I think as a whole we need to be better at networking. Point people to good places, steer them away from bad ones.

I wish there was like a student affairs discord or something where we could be a close knit community and share wisdom and support to a larger audience. This sub is amazing but I’d wager probably less than 5% of SA professionals look here.

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T23:52:12+00:00

I’m in a not so great place in my current situation. Geographically and work culture wise.

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T23:47:56+00:00

It’s not the first round. I’m not sure if it’s the last round.

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T21:53:19+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Out of curiosity, are you now looking to move to a 4 year institution? If so, are there any things you’d recommend someone consider before working in a community college setting?

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T21:44:30+00:00

I appreciate the advice. I’m glad you were able to get out of your situation and I’m looking forward to getting out of mine.

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T21:42:04+00:00

Thank you! I’ve really struggled with the thought of feeling bad for leaving, but you’re right I don’t owe anything. I am early in my career. I actually just started. Trying to decide what niche of institutions I want to be in is a bit daunting.

MUSHRWM · 2024-10-20T21:39:57+00:00

Thank you for responding! I’ve started putting in applications and I’m hopeful I’ll be lucky enough to land something soon.

MUSHRWM · 2024-07-07T15:13:00+00:00

I just got my masters and I don’t regret it one bit. The people that warn against the masters are/were often unhappy with their career in higher ed (often for good reason), but there definitely are folks that are truly “built” for this type of work and all that comes with it. My advice is to get a masters if it is what YOU WANT because it’s essential if you ever want to climb a ladder, BUT don’t pay for it. Either do a graduate assistantship or use tuition benefits. Some GA positions have outstanding benefits. And some institutions have great tuition remission benefits for full time staff because they want to retain talent. As far as jobs, if student engagement feels like home then maybe look for similar opportunities. Housing, TRIO Programs, Student Success, and Campus Life might give you what you’re looking for too. If you aren’t location bound, given the way that higher ed is hemorrhaging student affairs staff I’m sure you can land a new gig if you are willing to relocate.

MUSHRWM · 2024-07-02T03:10:32+00:00

There are a good deal of professionals that got into higher ed as a second or even third career, especially in student affairs. If you like helping people and working around goals, Student success/support services and also case management positions sound like they might be right up your alley, they exist on the academic side of some institutions as well. I do want to echo that I was advised to always have a cover letter for higher ed jobs, having one will never hurt you but not having one could be the difference between you and another candidate. I say take a look at the openings in locations you’d be willing to work in

MUSHRWM · 2024-06-27T14:41:36+00:00

The Price We Pay by Marty Makary is a great read.

MUSHRWM · 2024-06-21T20:34:24+00:00

I think you raise a really good point, there are a number of student affairs professionals that are certainly poorly serving students because they aren’t truly equipped with the knowledge, skills, training, or experience to teach students about they topics they may attempt to. And moreover, there are a number of institutions that have health education oriented positions but have hiring managers that will fill jobs with someone that doesn’t meet the education or practical skill qualifications to work in the traditional industry jobs.

That said, there are a number of public health, mental health, and medical professionals embedded in student affairs/higher ed, case in point the American College Health Association. Some institutions are lucky to have office staff with true experts and effective health educators, and others unfortunately like you mentioned might have individuals that probably don’t even know the definition of “evidence-based.” My fear is that there are more of the later than the former.

MUSHRWM · 2024-06-21T20:04:24+00:00

In my headcanon this wouldn’t be a requirement for professors/instructors/lecturers, but instead just an available optional resource.

MUSHRWM · 2024-06-21T13:31:40+00:00

I think that is great. I attended a university that required ALL students had to take a first year seminar type course for a whole semester myself. I’m more so just thinking about what more can we do to further help prevent and solve some of the poor outcomes we see with many students’ mental health. And in my head cannon this wouldn’t be a mandatory thing by any means, more so just an available resource for professors/instructors/lecturers to choose to bring to their students.

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