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« on: January 23, 2012, 09:04:53 AM » |
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I wasn't sure if this was the correct place to put this, so I apologize in advance if it is not. Here is my dilemma:
I work in a Student Services office within a College at a R1 University and we have recently gotten a new Dean. She has asked that each of us in Student Services write up a summary of our job duties and responsibilities, accomplishments on the job, and goals for the position. I keep a log each day of what I do, so this shouldn't be a problem, but I have a random question for you:
There is no particular format that we have to use, but I want this document to look neat and professional, so as a header, I was going to put my name, my title, and how long I have worked here. Would it be stupid or pompous of me to put MA after my name? I have a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration that I am proud of and I am the only one in my office that has one (the only other person that has a college degree is my supervisor who has a BS; my other colleague who does the same job as I only has an A.A.S.). I am the low man on the totem pole, and it has been made very clear to me that my position was almost done away with before I was hired. I want to make a good impression on the Dean, and I want her to know that although I haven't been here as long as my colleagues, I am still prepared and still an asset. Am I wrong? Should I leave off the letters? I'm a little afraid that it will make my supervisor angry if I put this, as she doesn't like to acknowledge that I have more education that she does. (I just reread that sentence and it makes me sound awful, but I promise that I don't mean it the way it sounds.)
Thank you very much in advance for any suggestions you may have.
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chronanon
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 09:52:50 AM » |
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Maybe just slip a reference to the master's into the narrative. "Apply lessons learned from my master's in higher ed to do blah blah blah..." I've seen a couple of people in your position put MA after their name in email sigs and it's just a little off-putting to me. The lady doth protest too much.
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michigander
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 10:49:13 AM » |
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Do other student services professionals use letters after their names at your institution? Unless it's commonly done, I agree with the suggestion that you not do it. But there are many appropriate ways to include the information in your narrative. You could have a section on education in which you could list degrees, certifications, and so forth.
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aprilmay
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 11:29:12 AM » |
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It is understandable that you want to convey this information, but adding the letters after your name may not be the best approach. It may impress a few, but will look silly and pompous to others. I like chronanon's suggestion to mention your masters degree in the text. You could also attach a resume to the job information.
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cj405
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 11:31:20 AM » |
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Right. Definitely do not put "Bama_Belle, MA" at the top of your document.
Also, I don't know for sure what you are being asked for, but it really doesn't sound like it would be appropriate to mention your education level at all. You were asked for "a summary of our job duties and responsibilities, accomplishments on the job, and goals for the position." It sounds like you earned your degree prior to getting the job, so it doesn't count as an accomplishment on the job, and none of those other categories seem to be a good place for your educational background.
Something like what chronanon suggests, "Apply lessons learned from my master's in higher ed to do blah blah blah..." might be fine, but to me that tip toes right up to that pompous line you are hoping to avoid.
Just my $0.02.
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obprof
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 11:52:22 AM » |
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I think the best place to mention it would be in the "goals" section. You would like to take on more responsibilities, right? And wasn't there some cutting-edge new topic that you learned about in your MA that is something that your department needs to address?
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msparticularity
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 02:53:45 AM » |
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I think the best place to mention it would be in the "goals" section. You would like to take on more responsibilities, right? And wasn't there some cutting-edge new topic that you learned about in your MA that is something that your department needs to address?
+1 This is the perfect place to explain your preparation from your MA and the ways in which you hope to use those skills in this position. |
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bama_belle
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 08:30:31 AM » |
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Thank you all very much for your comments; ya'll have great ideas that I will definitely implement. Thank you, again!
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