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NASFAA's Director Download

by NASFAA

NASFAA's "Director Download" is a bi-weekly podcast giving financial aid administrators insights into the most pressing management and leadership issues.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 9: Social Media for Your Office and Yourself: Parts 1 & 2

    This week's two-part episode of "Director Download," touches on best practices when it comes to using social media to connect with those around you both professionally and personally. In part one, Justin and Beth are joined by the social media coordinator at Houston Community College, Shar-day...

  2. Episode 8: Seeing the Forest for the Trees—How to Make Strategic Career Moves

    In this episode of "Director Download," Justin is joined by NASFAA's National Chairs Lori Vedder, Billie Jo Hamilton, and Paula Luff to discuss how and when to make changes in your career. Drawing on their own experiences, the group discusses when you know it's time to make a change, how to put...

  3. Episode 7: Commuting Up to Leadership and Management

    In this episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, and special guests Jim Kennedy and Andrew Hammontree talk about how financial aid administrators can best communicate up to leadership and management and have their voices heard during campus-wide discussions. The group discusses strategies…

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  4. Episode 6: Why Outsourcing Doesn't Really Mean Letting Go

    In this episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, Joelle, and special guest JoEllen Soucier tackle a topic that invites both excitement and fear around the office—outsourcing. The group delves into what types of operations are the best fit for outsourcing within the world of financial aid…

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  5. Episode 5: Is Teleworking Right for Your Office?

    In this episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, Joelle, and special guest Jim White delve into the myths and realities of teleworking, and discuss how offering opportunities for employees to work from home can both inspire more productivity and invite new challenges. Plus, the group hears...

  6. Episode 4: Is Enrollment Management a Friend or Foe to Financial Aid Leadership?

    In the latest edition of NASFAA's "Director Download," 2017-18 National Chair Billie Jo Hamilton and National Chair-Elect Paula Luff join Justin and Allie for a discussion on how enrollment management is impacting the financial aid world. The group talks over whether enrollment management is a...

  7. Episode 3: A Hug or a Handshake?

    In the latest episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, and Allie are joined by special guest Julia Judish, special counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and NASFAA's longtime HR attorney. In this episode the group discusses how to manage professional relationships, maintain a…

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  8. Episode 2: Achieving a Successful Work-Life Balance

    In the second episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, Joelle, and special guest Brad Barnett discuss an eternal issue leaders face everyday — finding a fulfilling work-life balance and helping to instill a healthy work culture at the office — in anticipation of NASFAA's Leadership &...

  9. Episode 1: Are You a Manager or a Leader?

    In the inaugural episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, Allie, and special guest Ron Day kick off a new podcast focused on many pivotal issues that will be addressed at NASFAA's Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo. In the first episode, the group dives into what it means to move…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

NASFAA's "Director Download" is a bi-weekly podcast giving financial aid administrators insights into the most pressing management and leadership issues.

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