Drastic Career Change to Student Services?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, that was my point....to be a dean you would need a Ph.D. Given that she was saying she's done well in her field, I was trying to say WITHOUT a phd you won't be at the top spots if that is what she is used to--- all " career" student affairs staff usually have. However, she might be able to do career advising g. Sorry , if confusing. Never implied she could be a dean!

PP here. I'm sorry if I wasn't clear. I agree with your point completely. OP will be smart to heed your advice.

[Anonymous]

OP here again to update--I like to see threads close the loop. It's now almost a year since I last posted.

Today I was offered a Dean position in student services at a state university (non-D.C. Area) with pretty decent pay (above 100k) and excellent benefits. I haven't accepted yet because I think I'm taking a few days to mourn my law career before I go public.

I just wanted to update for all the dreamers out there. There will always be a ton of nay-sayers. This was the only position I applied to and decided to let the chips fall wheee they may.

The hiring process was grueling. I had to teach and present in open campus forums -- fortunately, I'm an excellent public speaker with trial experience. It was rough.

Life is weird and interesting, here's to change!

[Anonymous]

Congratulations and thanks for the update! Can you share who you worked with for your career interest assessments?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here again to update--I like to see threads close the loop. It's now almost a year since I last posted.

Today I was offered a Dean position in student services at a state university (non-D.C. Area) with pretty decent pay (above 100k) and excellent benefits. I haven't accepted yet because I think I'm taking a few days to mourn my law career before I go public.

I just wanted to update for all the dreamers out there. There will always be a ton of nay-sayers. This was the only position I applied to and decided to let the chips fall wheee they may.

The hiring process was grueling. I had to teach and present in open campus forums -- fortunately, I'm an excellent public speaker with trial experience. It was rough.

Life is weird and interesting, here's to change!

Congrats and thanks for the update!!!!

[Anonymous]

So ... did you get a PhD? What was the process?

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! I hope it works well for you. Can you share the company you did a career assessment with?