Taking the Next Step Jonathan Duke, Emory University Stephanie Knight, University of Michigan Heather Nunes, Georgia Tech

Ground Rules We’re talking about your lives, be honest Respect others’ journeys Don’t share a story that isn’t yours

Jonathan Duke Georgia Tech, Round Two (and Three) June 2008: Assistant Program Director October 2009: Coordinator of FASET Orientation and New Student Programs Support System: Supervisor, colleagues, grad professors, close friends

Heather Nunes Program Advisor, Georgia Tech Student Center Senior Program Advisor, Georgia Tech Student Center (promotion after supervisor retired) Support System: Supervisor, colleagues, friends

Stephanie Knight Georgia Tech Student Involvement Coordinator Interim Director of Student Involvement and Civic Engagement University of Michigan Assistant Director for Student Organizations Support System: Mentor, colleagues, friends

TAKING THE NEXT STEPS SURVEY Recruited through Social Media n=42

School Demographics 2 Public less than 5k 3 Public 5-10k 5 Public 10-30k 9 Public over 30k 1 Private less than 1k 1 Private less than 5k 10 Private 5-10k 2 Private 10-30k 2 Not currently at an Institution

Responders Main Job Area 6 Residence Life 4 Orientation/First Year Programs/Admissions 7 Academic Advising & Support 7 Student Activities 1 Student Conduct 2 Community Service & Leadership 2 Student Union 1 Women’s Center 3 Student Affairs 1 Development & Alumni Relations

Factors in Determining When to Move Looking for a greater challenge Geography Difference in values More money Functional area change Development of new skills Burn Out Challenges with supervisor Education Organization Changes Pressure Family needs Health Weather

How was the second job search different from the first? Knowledge and confidence New skill set Targeted and specific Network and connections Geography Institution type

What are some differences from job one to job two? Three recurring themes: 1.Better understanding of self 2.Increased responsibilities 3.More in return

Lessons Learned? How you leave matters Better prepared for job two Institutional fit! It’s ok to wait for the right opportunity Be more intentional – job, place, life I really love what WE do Advocate for yourself Network Use your mentors Credibility and reputation matters (and crosses institutions!)

Things in Job Two you Wish you Would have considered?

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Final Words Move when YOU are ready REALLY think about it ALL Something is going to surprise you