Favorite Parts of Being a Professional Development Manager at University of San Diego
Konnor most enjoys working with students, noting that it's been "the common thread running throughout [their] entire career journey." Seeing students progress both professionally and personally during a time of uncertainty and growth brings a lot of joy and is what they "get a lot of joy out of within [their] career."
Student Development, Career Guidance, Professional Growth, Mentorship, Personal Development
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Konnor McMillen
Professional Development Manager
University of San Diego
San Diego State University
University of California- Santa Barbara
Psychology
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Education
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Enjoys working with students due to the uncertainty and growth they experience during their academic journey.
2. Finds joy in seeing students progress throughout the years, both professionally and personally.
3. The common thread throughout their career has been working with people, especially students.
Transcript
What do you enjoy the most about being in your role?
I would say it's absolutely working with students, and that's kind of the common thread running throughout my entire career journey. Going back from my first job out of college and every step along the way, the thing that brings me probably the most joy is just working with people in general, but definitely working with students.
I know there's a lot of uncertainty and a lot of growth that happens during these timeframes when you're in K through 12, but especially even outside and into college. So, that's just something that I've gotten a lot of joy out of: working with students and seeing how they progress throughout the years and how they've grown, not only professionally, but really as people. I think that's something that I get a lot of joy out of within my career.