Professional Outcomes for Student Affairs in Higher Education

  • Henry W. Lewis III at his desk

    IUP’S STUDENT AFFAIRS TRAINING HELPED HIM WIN THE JOB — Henry W. Lewis III ’14, MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE), is now an academic advisor/instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University. “The interview I had for my current position went so well because I had learned in the SAHE program how to be critical about research, theory, and practice in higher education, which was much of what the interview required.”

    Matthew Mullen

    Challenging Academic Environment Shaping Him as a Professional

    “I am constantly challenged by assignments and class discussions, but these challenges are shaping me to become a strong, respected professional.”

    Matthew Mullen, Class of 2016, pursuing a master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education

    Blend Academic Excellence With Real-World Experiences

    With your SAHE degree from IUP, you will have the skills to guide evolving student populations with a broad range of theoretical knowledge, techniques, and behavioral insights. Your contribution to the student affairs in higher education profession plays an important role in shaping students’ lives as they prepare for their own careers.

    Careers

    With a Student Affairs in Higher Education degree, you will apply your skills at colleges, universities, and professional schools. Your jobs could include:

    • Orientation counselor
    • Admissions counselor
    • Minority affairs coordinator
    • Pre-health academic advisor
    • Coordinator of chapter services
    • Assistant director of residence life
    • Resident director
    • Residence hall director
    • Assistant director of student engagement
    • Area coordinator
    • Student life coordinator
    • Culinary admissions counselor
    • Student development specialist
    • International specialist
    • Coordinator of women’s leadership
    • Coordinator of academic and career success center

    While many of these positions are entry level, our alumni are well prepared to move on to leadership positions.

  • Student Affairs in Higher Education Department
  • Stouffer Hall, Room 206
    1175 Maple Street
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-1251
  • Fax: 724-357-7821
  • Office Hours
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.