Learn about the various opportunities that a career in Student Affairs offers from
the very professionals who serve in the field. Read about their background and feel
free to contact them to discuss their positions and what fulfills them from working
in Student Affairs.
Anita Manuel
Interim Director, Career Center
"I didn't choose Student Affairs, it chose me! It was not until my first job in higher
education that I learned there was a whole field and community of professionals dedicated
to supporting student success."
Henderson Hill III
Director, Student Involvement
"What I like most about working in Student Affairs is the continuous problem solving
to make sure that ALL students have a positive and impactful co-curricular experience...
followed very closely by the opportunity to provide servant leadership for the Student
Involvement team."
Carole Dowell
Executive Director, Associated Students
"I feed off the energy students bring to my job, I also appreciate being able to mentor
and coach students and staff through challenges and opportunities. I believe in the
importance of providing students with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities to
balance their academic experience."
Deanna Peck
Director, Peer Connections
"I am inspired every day when I interact with wonderful students and they share their
stories and growth. Their dedication to changing the world around us gives me hope."
Emerald Green
Program Director, The Black Leadership and Opportunity Center (The BLOC)
"What I like most about working in Student Affairs is the impromptu critical dialogue
and conversations about life with students that happen in the moment! Sometimes you
just have to be there in those moments to build community and engage across generations
with students... there is so much learning and affirmation that happens there."
Sharon Willey
Senior Director, Academic Initiatives and Partnerships
"I was a very involved college student and learned in my senior year that there was
this entire profession called Student Affairs. It would allow me to put my informal
counseling and advising skills to use as a psychology major but also utilize event
planning, management and financial skills. And I hoped to help inspire students just
as I had mentors who inspired me."
