Favorite Parts of Working in Higher Education as a Professional Development Manager
Konnor enjoys working in higher education, particularly the opportunity to work with students and witness "how they have just developed over the years" both professionally and personally from freshman to senior year. The most fulfilling aspect is being a consistent presence in students' journeys and observing "how they change as people."
Higher Education, Student Development, Mentorship, Personal Growth, Career Guidance
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Konnor McMillen
Professional Development Manager
University of San Diego
San Diego State University
University of California- Santa Barbara
Psychology
Education
Education
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Enjoys working with students and watching their growth.
2. Observes student development from freshman to senior year.
3. Finds it rewarding to be a consistent support and witness to students' personal and professional transformations.
Transcript
What do you enjoy the most about being in your industry?
I really do enjoy being in higher education. Mainly because, as I've mentioned, I really enjoy working with students.
I like watching students grow from a professional and educational standpoint, but also from a personal standpoint. Seeing how they have developed over the years and changed as people from freshman year all the way up to senior year is really fun.
It's just really rewarding to get invested in students and then be a consistent stop along the way to watch how they change as people.