What Type Of Person Thrives In The Education Industry, According To A Program Coordinator At Mt. San Antonio College
Yolanda, a Program Coordinator at Mt. San Antonio College, highlights longevity as a key characteristic of those who thrive in education, stating that many faculty "stay the long term because they become part of the institution". The work is rewarding because it involves "love of learning and helping others to learn," particularly given the diverse student population facing various challenges.
Long-term commitment, Love of learning and helping others, Overcoming challenges, Empathy and understanding, Resilience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Yolanda Haro
Program Coordinador
Mt. San Antonio College
UCLA 1990
SIT, Master’s degree
Political Science, American Studies
Education
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. People in education often stay long-term, sometimes for 20-30 years, becoming part of the institution.
2. The large size of Mt. San Antonio College allows employees to move between different entities and roles without leaving the organization.
3. A love of learning and helping others overcome obstacles is a driving force for many in the industry, often stemming from shared experiences with students facing similar challenges.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
For one, I think in education, you have to approach it for the long term. Most faculty stay long term because they become part of the institution and are granted a certain status. A lot of people are here for 20 or 30 years.
A lot of staff, if they like their work, tend to stay in an organization. Our college is so big that you can move between different departments, offices, and focuses within the college and still be an employee here without leaving the organization. This is my second job within Mount Sac, but I know people who have had seven to ten jobs within Mount Sac and are still part of the organization.
I would say stay in for the long term. I think people stay because of the love of learning, helping others to learn, and overcoming obstacles. A lot of our students are older, some are already parents, some are coming back to school, and some are working while going to school.
Our population has many challenges, and they are trying to finish school. I think for many of us, we see ourselves in their shoes because we were first-generation students, or we were working and going to school, or we were struggling. We want to help them along the way, and that brings great joy to many of us.
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