76. Social Work in Higher Education

This week we are talking with Melissa Romo, MSW who works in higher education with her Student Affairs department. This is one of those "non-traditional" Social Work jobs that makes complete sense for our skill sets. Melissa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Social Work in Adult Mental Health and Wellness from the University of Southern California. Melissa has over 7 years of experience working in higher education in program and service development, grant and scholarship management, student leadership development, mass communication, and holistic student wellness. She provides students guidance and support in navigating financial matters, policies and procedures, providing immediate and short-term emotional and psychological support, and student development. Her experience includes working with diverse student populations such as first-time, non-traditional, first-generation, students with disabilities, and veterans and military-connected to promote access and retention, enrich the academic environment, and enhance student experiences. Connect with Melissa Romo, MSW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajromo Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissajromo Interested in pursuing work in higher education? Here are a couple of resources: NASPA  (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) website for aspiring professionals: https://www.naspa.org/ Inside HigherEd for additional resources and job exploration:  https://www.insidehighered.co . . . . It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected: Click to Join the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List Instagram @SocialWorkersRise  Connect on LinkedIn   RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. . Have you heard? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide!  See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/