assistant professor

administrative assistant

research assistant

laboratory technician

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Chapman-University

Typical work day: I would meet with students either in the learning center or at a place of their choosing on campus and would help them with any questions or concepts they didn't understand. The goal was to help students become better learners and critical thinkers.
I learned that many students learn in different way and the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else in multiple ways. Being able to explain material in different ways is extremely valuable as a teacher and a student.
Management was kind yet often forgetful. Paycheck were incorrect or were delayed and organization of the program was changed and became less efficient for tutors and for students to get the help they need. 
Much of the job was done individually excluding meetings. the majority of the work was done with students one on one.
The hardest part of the job was finding times that would work for all of the students that were assigned. Finding times that worked with both my schedule and the students was difficult and would sometimes lead to students being reassigned. 
The most enjoyable part of the job was helping students become better learners. Being able to watch students who had little confidence in their abilities begin to show off test and quiz grades was extremely rewarding. Watching the students come into a tutoring session with little idea of what a certain concept meant and being able to see them begin to understand it and leave with the knowledge to solve complex problems using the concept.

My title was Assistant Director of Operations, in other words, Office Manager.  However, I assisted in starting the satellite office in our area and took on a challenge that I wasn't sure I could accomplish, but I did and feel very proud of such an opportunity and accomplishment.  
I reported to the Director of the center of which I hold high regards.  I learned from her as she mentored me through the years of my employment with Chapman University.  She retired and I worked under the supervision of a new Director.  I have nothing but high regard for him as well.  
The environment was fun, constant movement because we were bringing in new students every 9 weeks, as we ran 9 week term sessions.  We had a great team of staff and everyone got along.  
I learned how to schedule adjunct staff to teach, classes to plan and schedule for upcoming terms, oversaw 7 employees. Reported to our main campus administration.  Working collaboratively with Adjuncts, school districts and students.

The Campus has great people that care, and they take pride in what they do. We all do our Best to provide the Students with the utmost in care and support. The problem is that when new ideas come in, there is a tendency to implement changes too fast, without taking small steps, doing the proper research and as a result problems occur. I enjoy helping the Students, Staff and Faculty and many times they have acknowledged what I provide them, and that is why I am still there. The hardest part of the job is reporting to people, that pretend to understand what you do, but have no idea. Instead of listening to the experience and suggestions of the workers that do the actual work, they pretend to care and and move forward with changes and it affects the morale and work environment. Overall it is a good place to work, with great caring people, and very beautiful Campus.

Working with Students, Staff and Faculty is an important part of this job.  Treating them with care and concern, to insure they have always have a great experience. There are many different types of people, from all over the world on campus, so I do what I can to make them comfortable with whatever issues or concerns they may have. I work with some of the greatest people, and we each do what we can to make each day as good as possible, supporting each other to break down the stress. Sometimes people have Grand ideas, and instead of doing proper research and confirming what or how it will impact an environment, they implement these changes without taking into consideration the issues created, or how it will affect the workers. Overall it is a beautiful campus, and most of the people I have come in contact with, do what they do for the Students best interest.

A typical day at work generally consists of clicking buttons on a computer screen, updating information, establishing rapport with prospects, and asking for financial support to the university. I have learned how to make connections with someone from any background and I have become more versatile. The supervisors are supportive and always encourage us by giving us ways in which we can improve. My co-workers are easy to get along with and do not cause me any trouble. The hardest part of the job is getting people to donate, especially when they are always inclined to say no. The most enjoyable part of the job is the laid-back environment and the collective support from everyone working there.

I loved working at Chapman University. My managers were such amazing people and the work environment was great. A typical day at work included organizing the office area, storage room, making phone calls, filing papers, or stuffing envelopes with invitations. I learned a lot about the preparation that goes into planning events and how important it is to be organized ahead of time. The hardest part of my job was filing papers in the filing cabinet and organizing it. there were so many past events and invitations I had to store for later use and organize that took a long time. The most enjoyable part of the job is having great managers who have taught me so many different aspects of event planning and have been patient with my learning.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I like that Chapman is a small community; feels like family.  Its size makes it possible to go beyond your day to day and learn and contribute. So, for me, its been a nice fit.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The policies in place are a little antiquated and sometimes don't make sense in today's environment.  In addition, there is no formal professional path for growth available. So, its up to folks to figure it out on their own.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family and people are generally very warm and friendly.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
No two days are the same for me.  This is something I love!  I make each day what I want it to be.  Setting goals and making my day work to fit my lists is fantastic.

I loved working at Chapman University! It felt like one big family. I felt valued and appreciated by everyone except by my direct supervisor. But HR was terrible at resolving issues or conflict resolution. As a result, when another university recruited me, I was more than willing to take the job. If they had tried to resolve the issues, I would've definitely stayed because I really loved my job and enjoyed working with the people there. Other than my boss who exhibited erratic and unprofessional behavior, it was one of the best workplace environments I had ever worked in. They finally got rid of my boss 3 yrs after I left but too much damage had been done to the other people left behind.

•Caseload included: individual adults, adult couples, children/adolescents, and families

•Proficient in intake calls and extended intake assessments

•DSM 5 diagnosis

•Documentation included: 
oPsychosocial history, process notes, treatment summary and  correspondence

•Development of treatment plans and interventions

•Administration/interpretation of psychological assessment tests and outcome measures including: 
OQ-45, Beck Inventories, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Conflict Tactic Scale, Quality of Life Inventory, Mood Disorder, Mental Status Exam

•Client Centered Advocacy

•Supervision included both individual and group format, formal case presentations, live observations, and review of session videotapes as part of training

I interviewed for a position as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, but was employed as a Graduate Writing Assistant during my time as a Graduate student at Chapman. We each worked different shifts, and I was assigned to the Rinker Campus in Irvine. You worked with students in person, or through the email, on revising their essays. Occassionally we had to give information sessions on the program and we also did other work for the Vice Provost for Graduate Education. The hardest part of the job was explaining to students that we couldn't write their paper for them. 

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