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My day is Administrative as well as physical and varies day to day. I start by checking phone messages and e-mails with immediate follow up, (7) studio safety checks, studio set up for the day, open viewing galleries, check all printers, aide Professors and Students throughout the day while compiling needed to do, supply lists and creative for flyers of upcoming Studio Art Department exhibitions and lectures.

Exhibitions consists of working with visiting Artist, Professor and/or Students. Gallery art layout and installation, opening reception, take down and gallery repair are all part of this 2-4 week process.

Semester start up requires class lists, Student studio access lists (2-3 revision rounds), film and digital camera loan outs along with agreement contracts and safety forms.

End of semester requires, return of all department's loaned equipment, several studio clean up organizations, printer and ink usage and Department maintenance reports along with course and studio supplies ordering and reception for start up of the next school year.

I've learned additional Adobe programs, large printer calibration and print large scale jobs, install and take down of exhibitions and gallery repair.

Management is excellent and fair. I really appreciate my Department Head.

I am a part-time employee and believe this Department has become accustom to my dependability and know how.

I enjoy my all aspects of my job and there really isn't an area that I cannot handle. I love to organize, be creative and climb ladders.

Working as an IT Technician at Fairfield University has been a valuable and well-rounded experience. The campus environment is professional, supportive, and generally positive, especially for someone looking to grow technical and customer service skills. The IT department works closely with faculty, staff, and students, which provides constant opportunities to troubleshoot real-world issues involving hardware, software, networking, and user access. No two days are exactly the same, which keeps the job engaging and helps build strong problem-solving abilities.

One of the biggest strengths of this role is the people. Most colleagues are patient, knowledgeable, and willing to help when more complex issues arise. There is a good balance between independence and teamwork, allowing technicians to take ownership of tickets while still having support when needed. The job also improves communication skills, as explaining technical concepts to non-technical users is a daily task.

While the work can be busy during peak times such as the start of semesters, the experience gained is worth it. Overall, Fairfield University is a solid place to work in IT, especially for students or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in a higher education environment.

The position has challenges in that policy enforcement is often against paying customers. Greatest challenges are associated with that in mind. The position is about maintaining the peace and making one person happy upsets another. You will learn customer service skills, report writing becomes an art form and risk management is a daily chore. It is a fast passed 24 hour a day operation in which everyone wants to do as they please without regard to rules and regulations. The position is not all doom and gloom. There are way more positives than negatives such as opportunities to attend functions, sporting events, etc... Staff tend to be great and nothing is more rewarding them helping a young student and watching them mature over the years and graduate with a all the excitement they can muster.

You are always surrounded by people that are interested, supportive, and collaborate with you
Learned multiple different animal behavioral tests, statistical analysis, teamwork.
Hardest part of the job is that your comfort zone will be tested as you are challenged to become a well rounded researcher
The most enjoyable part of working at Fairfield University is that you are deeply integrated with the research, for example you will help design appropriate tests, then actually do the tests, analysis the data, and present it. No one is left behind in any step of the experiment.

I currently work as a Graduate Assistant for the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions- School Psychology. I work directly for the School Psychology program director, and am given a partial tuition credit for my work. I love working at Fairfield University as a student, because I am able to build stronger connections with my professors, accumulate more professional views and behaviors, and work collaboratively with different faculty, staff, and students.

I go in, sit at the front desk and primarily answer the phone throughout the day. At certain points in time I will be asked to complete smaller office related tasks such as running errands, copying, filing, or scheduling appointment. My co-workers are great, and management does a good job taking care of us. The hardest part of the job is being a student and dealing with angry or upset students and parents, understanding both sides helps but also makes it hard. I love dealing with people and being able to help other students is a great plus to the job.

Fairfield was an excellent place to work, with a supportive team, and a forward-thinking mindset. If you're interested in working with Fairfield, go in knowing that it's a nonprofit with nonprofit salaries and, depending on the structure of the department, not a whole lot of room for advancement. That said, it's an amazing place to learn, to become an expert, and to be encouraged to become more and better as a professional. I would absolutely recommend Fairfield to anyone thinking of applying.

A typical day working at Fairfield is fairly heavy in student meetings. There is an adage in student affairs that "students are not a distraction from our work, but rather they are our work". As such, I spend a good amount of time meeting with student leaders and planning the direction of their semester.

Not having very nice things to say.
Working there for over a decade and essentially being dismissed without any letter. Just being told that my course was cancelled after students signed up for it. No support, no benefits, no thank you! Constant fights between administration and the faculty. Great and hard working students. Could be a remarkable place....

I worked within the Office of Student Engagement for two+ years. I would recommend the positions I worked to anyone who wants to enjoy what they do, working with new people daily, new challenges each day, and would compare the position to teaching. I learned about leadership styles, interpersonal communication, and structural communication. The hardest part of the job was leaving to work somewhere new.

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