I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with many talented, passionate professionals in my time at both Nazareth College and the State University of New York at Geneseo. Throughout the trials and tribulations of many web redesigns, content management system launches, and social media campaigns, I have known implicitly that my colleagues shared a passion not just for the good work being done but also for the reason the work is done at all.
Higher education is something that has helped all of us to become the professionals we are. Working to enhance, or at least, ensure that same benefit for future and past graduates is something that makes the job worthwhile and fulfilling beyond the work itself.
There would have to be a very, very compelling reason for me to leave higher education. As it so happens, there is.
I am thrilled to announce that in early February (on my birthday, no less!) I will officially start work as a project manager at mStoner. I am still wrapping my head around what this will mean for me, both personally and professionally, but I know without a doubt that it is a very good thing.
The reason I am so sure is because everyone I’ve talked to at mStoner has that same passion and drive for higher education as those who work within higher educational institutions themselves. The majority of my new colleagues have at one time worked for a university, and despite being on “the other side” are very much in tune with what is happening in higher ed today.
This new job is an incredible opportunity to work closely with some of the most talented thought leaders, technologists, designers and strategists in the industry. I’m sure they will push my own abilities and that I will learn a great deal from their collective expertise.
I can’t wait to begin, but I also can’t move forward without thanking everyone who I’ve worked with in the past as well. My sincere thanks to the Geneseo alumni and Nazareth marketing teams for being awesome colleaugues and professionals. Keep on exceeding expectations!
The official announcement from mStoner is here. In the future I may see you from the other side – but don’t worry, it isn’t all that far away. I’ll still be blogging, presenting, and discussing as before, just from a slightly different point of view. I’m leaving, but I’m not really leaving.
Fran Zablocki 