Jamie DiDato
Student Administrative Specialist
Office of Student Financial Aid Services
How did you find your position? What was the process like from application to the offer stage? Please detail your experience.
I found my position on JobX. I applied for the job in Spring 2023 and the process was simple. Within a couple weeks, I received an email to set up an interview. The interview was online via WebEx and last less than an hour. Within a week or two I received a job offer and I started working only a couple weeks after that!
What made you apply for your position?
I worked in Financial Aid at my previous college and found the work meaningful and impactful. I felt that I would find this work equally purposeful and thought I had relevant experience to bring to the table.
How have you been able to balance your schoolwork and work responsibilities? Please provide details of any challenges or hurdles you have encountered.
I have needed to be careful balancing my schoolwork and work responsibilities. In my first semester, I took on too much work at times which led to difficulties in the classroom. Since then, the office staff has always checked in on me to make sure that the hours I’m working fit well with my schedule. My direct supervisor, in particular, has been extremely flexible with me and she has created an environment where I feel comfortable letting her know if I’m having trouble balancing schoolwork and work.
What are your personal keys to success and what aspects of your job do you find the most fulfilling?
My personal keys to success are simply to ask questions and to keep an open mind. The most fulfilling part of my job is helping students find work that they’re excited about. I love hearing about the types of work students are passionate about pursuing and helping them find positions that align with those passions.
Describe your typical day at work?
In a typical day, I review job listings for posting on JobX and answer student and employer inquiries via email and phone.
What skills have you acquired or developed in your on-campus job?
I believe this job has allowed me to acquire a better vision of my future career goals while developing my communication and teamwork skills in a professional environment. These skills are sure to carry over into all of my future employment opportunities!
