Student affairs professionals work at institutions of higher education to support student growth and development through programming, advising student organizations, and conducting research. There are many areas of student affairs including orientation, leadership development, student unions, housing, and more. Benefits of working in student affairs include making a difference in students' lives, career flexibility, an exciting work environment, and good benefits. Education levels range from a bachelor's to a doctorate, and salaries start at $33,500 for entry-level roles up to $500,000 for senior administrators. Illinois State University offers a student affairs mentorship program to help students explore the field.

1. Putting together the PiecesConsider a Career in Student Affairs Presenter: Katie Pratt

2. Want to Do What I Do? A Career in Student Affairs

4. Student affairs staff provide services and support for students at institutions of higher education to enhance student growth and development in the United States and abroad.

5. Student affairs professionals are charged with the tasks of developing programming, advising student organizations and student leaders and conducting research to meet the needs of the whole student – physical, emotional and mental.

7. Leadership & Service

8. Student Union

9. Student Organizations/Student Involvement Center

10. Women's Services

11. Financial Aid

12. Foreign/International Student Services

13. GLBT Student Services

14. Off-Campus Student Services

15. Athletics

16. Career Development

17. Fundraising

18. Spirituality, Faith or Religious ServicesAcademic Advising Campus Activities/University Program Board Admissions and Registrar Counseling and Testing Greek Affairs Recreational Services Housing/Residence Life Legal Affairs Judicial/Community Rights & Responsibilities Minority/Multicultural Affairs (Diversity Advocacy) Disabled Student Services

20. You can change the lives of students!!

21. A Wide Range of Choices

22. You can consider a career in student affairs no matter what your undergraduate major is or was.

23. An Exciting Work Environment

24. There is never a boring day in a student affairs office.

25. Access to the Profession

26. There are several entry-level positions and they are always in demand on campuses.

27. Potential for Advancement

28. Once you enter the profession, the possibilities of career growth are limitless.

29. Fringe Benefits

31. Suggested Links www.naspa.org www.myacpa.org

32. Student Affairs Mentorship at ISU Interest Session: March 18, 2 PM Engaging Small Group Sessions For those seriously considering student affairs as a career option. Meet three times after spring break and will create a future plan. Contact Information: Erin Thomas eethoma@ilstu.edu