Favorite Parts Of Working In Higher Education As An Assistant Director Of Outreach And Recruitment
Trisha finds the "student-centric" nature of higher education, particularly in graduate recruitment, most enjoyable, especially after transitioning from a sales-heavy consulting background. Describing the environment as "inclusive and supportive" rather than competitive, Trisha appreciates being in an industry where the primary mission is to "help further the next generation of...students" and ensure they feel supported.
Higher Education, Student Support, Recruitment, Graduate Programs, Inclusivity
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Trisha Wierl
Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment
Business School for a Private University
California State University - San Marcos
Biology & Related Sciences
Education
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Student-centric mission in higher education: The primary goal is to support and further the next generation of students, creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
2. Emphasis on providing information: Higher education focuses on providing valuable information rather than solely pursuing sales-driven objectives.
3. Collaborative industry environment: Professionals in graduate recruitment share common goals and support each other, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
Transcript
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Q7: Favorite parts of the industry.
The thing I enjoy most about being in higher education is that it's an educational environment. Coming from a consulting background, which was very sales-heavy, it feels like I'm in the business of providing information.
It's wonderful to be in an industry where everyone, especially at events like the GMAC annual conference, faces similar challenges. GMAC stands for Graduate Management Admissions Council, and it's specifically for graduate recruitment.
It's encouraging to see other schools dealing with the same issues. Ultimately, the mission is student-centric. Regardless of the school, the focus is on the students.
It's not competitive; it's inclusive and supportive, and I love being a part of that. Everyone here wants to help further the next generation of students and ensure they feel supported and included. That's probably what I enjoy most.
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