901 Advizers
Teresa
Chief Of Staff
UCLA Anderson School Of Management
American University and Antioch University (2019)
currently at UCLA Law, MLS program
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."

