Career Path of an Associate Director of Global Programs at Lehigh University
Julia's career in higher education began with student roles at UC Santa Barbara, leading to a campus representative position at the Academy of Art University and then alumni relations event planning at UC Berkeley. A master's degree in international higher ed facilitated a shift into international education, culminating in Julia's current role at Lehigh University managing "international programs and partnerships in the College of Education."
Higher Education, International Education, Career Transitions, Event Planning, Alumni Relations
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Julia Aughenbaugh
Associate Director of Global Programs
Lehigh University, College of Education
UC Santa Barbara
MA in International Higher Education from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Environmental & Related Sciences
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Julia started her career in higher education by working as a student in orientation and the arts. This early exposure helped solidify her interest in the field.
2. She transitioned from pre-admissions work to alumni relations, showcasing adaptability and a willingness to explore different aspects of higher education.
3. She pursued a master's degree in international higher education to shift her career into international education, highlighting the value of further education in career advancement.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path? Please start with your experiences in college, any internships, or jobs you had before your current role.
My interest in higher education began with my work at UC Santa Barbara. As a student, I was part of the orientation advisors team and worked for the arts and lectures performance office. Both were really enjoyable experiences.
After I graduated, I knew I wanted to continue in higher education. I took a job as a campus representative at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. In that role, I worked with prospective students, helping them explore the different programs the college offered.
From there, I moved into alumni relations event planning at UC Berkeley. This was a shift from pre-admissions to alumni relations, so the other side of the student experience. I really enjoyed planning events for the business school alumni.
However, I eventually wanted to shift my career into international education. I pursued a master's degree in international higher education, which allowed me to move my career more into international spaces and the industry. A few years ago, I took a job at Lehigh University, managing international programs and partnerships in the College of Education.