New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

My responsibilities include managing social media activities, such as posting, monitoring, listening, creating editorial content calendars, initiating discussions, connecting with influencers, analyzing social activities and generating usage reports for Kent State’s institutional accounts. In addition, I provide guidance and support to the social media community/administrators at Kent State and support crisis communications, as necessary.

Worked at KSU since:

February 2014

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Prior to working at Kent State, I managed the digital media and communications for Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The sense of community and the strong focus on learning and student success

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I thoroughly enjoyed my college experience so the thought of being back on a college campus was one of many things that attracted me to this opportunity. It’s an exciting time for Kent State, and I was thrilled to connect with current and prospective students through social media.

Resides in:

Cleveland, Ohio

Hometown:

Canton, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace University, major in public relations, double minor in marketing and management

Hobbies:

I enjoy golfing, meeting new people, listening to music, traveling, art and DIY projects.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Serve as special assistant to the associate dean for undergraduate education and office manager of the Vacca Office of Student Services

Worked at KSU since:

August 1999

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Sales manager, Quality Farm and Fleet

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I love working in a diverse, dynamic educational environment with opportunities to support student success and experience the energy of the campus

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The opportunities to further one’s education, both formally and informally, are outstanding. The university provides terrific benefits, and my co-workers are the best!

Resides in:

Ravenna, Ohio

Hometown:

Duck, West Virginia

Education:

B.A. in Organizational Management, Malone University; M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Hiram College; Graduate Certificate in International Higher Education, Kent State University.

Hobbies:

Playing with my terrific grandchildren (I have five!) is my most fun activity, closely followed by traveling. I’ve been to 14 new countries and hope for many more!