Tue, 28 May 2019
If you’re looking to make a big change or pursue an extraordinary venture, the first step is to share your intentions and then accept help when it’s offered. This can be challenging for those of us in higher ed, as we’re used to providing a support system rather than tapping into one ourselves. But seeking out someone (or multiple someones) willing to champion you is often just what you need to gain the courage to move forward. Jes Lassiter currently serves as a Financial Analyst with JB Hunt Transport, but prior to earning her graduate degree in economics and finance in 2017, she spent three years as an Assistant General Manager with Capstone On-Campus Management. In Jes’ role with COCM, she supported students at Walker Avenue Apartments and served as a liaison with the University of Maryland—Baltimore County. Jes was an active participant in the Women’s Leadership Initiative at Capstone and continues to work in the space through JB Hunt’s Growing & Retaining Outstanding Women program. Today, Jes joins guest host Tara Wilkinson to share her responsibilities around student accounts and financial reports as Assistant General Manager with COCM, discussing how she improved processes to help students fulfill their financial obligations. She also reflects on how her time at COCM and the support she received from colleagues there inspired her to pursue a master’s from the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Listen in to understand how Jes is applying what she learned at COCM in her current role and learn why Jes encourages you to find people who will champion you in taking the next step—and accept help when it’s offered! Topics CoveredHow Jes transitioned to COCM from one of its campus partners Jes’ responsibilities around student accounts + financial reports How Jes helped improve a process to benefit students at Walker Why Jes values the operations experience she gained at COCM Jes’ master’s from the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics How the skills Jes learned at COCM translate to her current role How COCM’s Women’s Leadership Initiative influenced Jes Jes’ advice on finding someone to champion you + accepting help Why it’s crucial to recognize and take advantage of opportunities Connect with JesConnect with TaraStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-COCM_Alumni_Interviews_with_Tara_Wilkinson.mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 6:00am CDT |
Wed, 15 May 2019
As with most things, the amount of effort, dedication and heart you put into a career in student housing is directly correlated with what you get back. And Jeremy Thompson contends that if you go in with an open mind and really give it a shot, the profession may surprise you. Jeremy is the Regional Vice President of Capstone On-Campus Management. In his ten years at COCM, Jeremy served as a Site Director, Site Operations Specialist and Regional Manager before taking on his current role in 2016. Today, Jeremy joins us as a continuation of the ‘How I Got into Student Housing’ series. He explains how being a commuter student led him to understand the importance of building relationships with peers on campus and describes how the community development aspect of being an RA attracted him to the position. Jeremy discusses how supporting the development of a team as a Graduate Hall Director inspired his career in student housing—and continues to be the most rewarding part of his job as Regional VP. Listen in to understand why navigating several different sites and competing responsibilities is the most challenging part of Jeremy’s current role and get his advice on approaching the profession with an open mind and willingness to give! Topics CoveredHow being a commuter student led Jeremy to understand the importance of community Why the community development aspect of being an RA attracted Jeremy to the position How serving a team as a Graduate Hall Director inspired Jeremy’s student housing career The challenges Jeremy faces in navigating several different sites as Regional VP of COCM Why supporting the development of his team is the most rewarding part of Jeremy’s role The top lessons Jeremy has learned throughout his career in student housing
Jeremy’s advice on going into student housing with an open mind + willingness to give Connect with JeremyConnect with Leigh AnneStudent Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Email media@cocm.com
Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-How_I_Got_Into_Student_Housing_with_Jeremy_Thompson.mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 6:00am CDT |