1. MASTERING
THE BALANCE
Kevin Keller Jill Okey Ryan Routh
Admission Counselor Assistant Director Admissions Counselor
Xavier University Ohio University The University of Akron

2. Do Your Research
 Program Options
 Offered at your College/University
 Offered through partnership programs/regional campuses
 Payment Options
 Will
your office pay for all/part
 What is the repayment policy
 Learn HR policies
 Educational Benefits
 Leaves of Absence
 Making Up Hours

3. Start Talking
 Supervisor
 Flexible Hours/Make-up Requirements
 Director/VP
 Academic Advisor/ Professors
 Coworkers

4. Apply for Programs
 Business Administration
 Executive MBA
 Higher Education Administration
 School Counseling
 Organizational Communication/Leadership
 Educational Leadership
 College Student Personnel
 Adult and Higher Education

5. Program Requirements
 Application Requirements
 Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)
 GPA
 Prerequisites
 Interview
 Recommendation Letters

6. Be Prepared for the Difference
 You’re not in undergrad anymore
 You’re a full time student AND an employee
 Faculty
 Co-Workers
 Course load may be much different

7. Travel
 Plan Ahead
 Know class schedule before planning travel
 Work with professors
 Work with supervisor/co-workers
 Time Management
 Do what works for you (planner, e-
calendar, to-do lists)
 Set reminders
 E-mail/Call yourself

8. Make Yourself a Priority
 Make personal time
 Take vacation time
 Take breaks
 Be a team player, but don’t feel bad saying “no”

9. LET’S SHARE STORIES!!