New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Manage the Student Discovery Initiative at the Kent State Alumni Association

Worked at KSU since:

May 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Graduate assistant, Student Financial Aid Office, Kent State University

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The beautiful campus and diverse student population

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Great location, strong academic programs and the history of the university

Resides in:

Silver Lake, Ohio

Hometown:

Edison, N.J.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Miami University; Master of Education, Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Running, hiking and traveling

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Advise students and their parents on the federal, state and institutional financial aid application process. This includes determining award packages and participating in campus outreach programs.

Worked at KSU since:

November 2006

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Erie Community College in Buffalo, N.Y.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The positive atmosphere on campus. The students are great to work with, as well as the employees. The campus offers many opportunities for students academically and encourages students to become involved with campus organizations, as well as their communities.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State’s reputation as one of the best national universities. The university continually offers many opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Resides in:

Hudson, Ohio

Hometown:

Buffalo, N.Y.

Education:

M.S. in Student Personnel Administration from the State University College at Buffalo, N.Y.; B.A. in Speech Communication from SUNY at Geneseo.

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family, reading, walking and vacationing anywhere sunny and warm