Think Outside the Box with Dr. Lisa Rubin, Assistant Professor of Student Services in Intercollegiate Athletics

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We are joined by Lisa Rubin, from Kansas State University, who serves as the Assistant Professor of Student Services in Intercollegiate Athletics in the College of Education’s Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs. Dr. Lisa Rubin teaches courses in both the Student Affairs and Academic Advising programs. Lisa’s job is to advise and help student-athletes with their career goals. Dr. Rubin is active in N4A: The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals, serving on the Board of Directors, planning the 2010 national convention, and being recognized by her peers with the Professional Excellence Award in 2019 and the Professional Promise Award in 2009. She was named one of the Top 25 Woman Leaders in Higher Education and Beyond by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in 2017.

Let’s dive in and learn how to think “outside the box” with Lisa Rubin!

Episode Timestamps:

2:03: Lisa talks about her education and career at the University of Texas at Austin. She explains how obtaining a degree in Advertising has led her to the field she’s in now.

4:35: Lisa recommends how students can be more involved in finding their career path. She talks about peer mentoring, utilizing campus resources, etc.

6:44: Lisa says to think “outside of the box.” She explains how to navigate yourself throughout different courses offered at universities.

8:32: Kolby asks why Lisa enrolled in the Sports Management masters program at the University of Texas at Austin.

12:55: Lisa talks about her first job as an Assistant Academic Counselor at the University of Nebraska in the Athletics Department.

14:00: Lisa explains the importance of flexibility when job searching and working within the sports industry.

15:08: Lisa expresses the difference between working from a big school at The University of Nebraska to a smaller school - the University of Las Vegas. She talks about the difference in responsibilities at each university.

19:20: Lisa tells us a story about how she was inspired to change the work schedule for new graduate assistant positions.

You can follow Lisa Rubin on Twitter @DrLisaRubin and connect with her on LinkedIn.

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