Lehigh University:

Associate Director: Financial Aid

1. What do you like best about your position?
Lehigh University has given me many opportunities. I have taken advantage of the tuition benefit by earning my Bachelor's Degree while working here. I have also had the opportunity to have my son be a student here. My experience has also been that Lehigh is a "family" friendly environment (allowing me the opportunity to take care of my family and my job at the same time).

2. What time do you arrive at work? What time do you leave work?
I generally arrive at work at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 5:00 p.m.

3. Why did you choose Lehigh University as your employer of choice?
In three years, prior to coming to Lehigh University, I was laid off three times. Lehigh University had a good reputation for job security and that was important to me.

4. What Lehigh University events and activities have you participated in beyond your department to become a more active member of the Lehigh community?
I have participated in the Lehigh M.O.O.V. (Made of Our Volunteers) which is held each August when first year students move into the dormitories. Employees assist by moving luggage and personal belongings into dorms, hosting refreshment stands and assisting with check-in and traffic control. I've also participated in Learning the Institution, a series of interactive training sessions designed to give employees an overview of all aspects of the University; Business Manager's Training, yoga, various workshops including Stress Management, Time Management, athletic events (football games, soccer matches, basketball games), Zoellner Arts Center events (jazz band concerts, plays such as The Nutcracker).
 
5. What is your favorite location on campus and why?
My favorite locations on campus are the Goodman Campus (for its spaciousness and athletic events), Mountaintop Campus (its scenic beauty), Packer Chapel (my husband and I got married there) and Saucon Village (my children's daycare is there - I've been going there for seven years).

6. What do you like best about working for an academic institution?
I enjoy the learning and research environment. Lehigh University is teaching our future (the students).