901 Advizers

Teresa

Chief Of Staff

UCLA Anderson School Of Management

American University and Antioch University (2019)
currently at UCLA Law, MLS program

25 years in higher education administration and human resources.
Education
Operations and Project Management
International Relations & Affairs
Scholarship Recipient
Took Out Loans
Immigrant
Worked 20+ Hours in School

Q1Career path

Human Resources

Higher Education

Career Development

1:53

"I think it kind of gave me an inside scoop into what some of my other classmates did and have"

Q2Main responsibilities

Communication

Problem-Solving

Executive/Leadership

2:17

"So currently my main responsibility running the Dean's office So in higher education, the Dean's office is very much like a CEO's office."

Q3Day in the life

Project Management

Communication

Executive/Leadership

1:52

"We communicate a lot via email and team so I have to constantly be keeping up to date or keeping up to speed on what's on what's going on"

Q4Most important skills - role

Communication

Management

Flexibility

4:00

"I mean for my perspective, of course number one is flexibility and that is being able to Pivot from one project or thinking to the other"

Q5Favorite parts - role

Problem-Solving

Communication

Executive/Leadership

2:07

"I really enjoy that I am so close to the main decision maker here at the school."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Communication

Executive/Leadership

Overcoming Challenges

3:06

"Another challenge really is learning how to prioritize but I think that comes with more time on the job."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Mentorship

Leadership

Higher Education

4:00

"to be able to watch them learn new skills just being in the workplace is so rewarding."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Patience

Active Listening

Flexibility

2:12

"I think people that are flexible in terms of being able to Pivot, you know daily on different Priorities that might come up"

Q9Wish known before - industry

Career Paths

Professional Development

Higher Education

2:24

"I didn't really realize that there are so many different types of roles in higher education."

Q10Entry-level positions

Higher Education Administration

Career Paths in Academia

Entry-Level Jobs

2:40

"It's just a great way to get in and really see and understand how things work."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Teamwork

Communication

Executive/Leadership

3:12

"Not everyone thinks the way that I do; not everyone works the way that I do; not everyone prioritizes the same things that I do."

Q12College ideas for success

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

2:51

"I worked part-time and full-time during my undergrad, which helped me balance work and school and compartmentalize tasks."

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