Favorite Parts of Being an Associate Director of Programs at Code Nation
Cassandra, Associate Director of Programs at Code Nation, appreciates the "mix of different things" in her role, enjoying both collaborative work and independent problem-solving with projects spanning various timelines, from immediate results to year-long initiatives. This variety keeps the work "exciting."
Project Management, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Communication, Variety
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Cassandra Houghton
Associate Director of Programs
Code Nation
Saint Louis University, 2016
Dominican University, Masters in Special Education
Ethnic & Related Studies
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Varied daily tasks: The role offers a mix of collaborative work with people and independent problem-solving, preventing boredom.
2. Diverse projects with varying timelines: The work includes projects with immediate and long-term results (up to a year), offering a dynamic experience.
3. Results-oriented work: The position allows for seeing tangible outcomes from both short-term and long-term projects.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I really enjoy the mix of different things I get to do on any given day. It's never boring, and you definitely have space to work with people and collaborate.
You get to be very people-facing, but then you also get a good mix of time working independently. This involves solving problems and creating solutions for different things.
Having a variety of projects with different timelines keeps things exciting for my work. Sometimes you're able to see results more immediately. Other times, you're working on projects that take a year to complete.