Ryne Hillenberg, MA 2010
March 31, 2010
I feel fortunate to have been offered a job at Texas A&M University as it had the 7th largest enrollment in the nation last year for public schools. Their athletic department sponsors 20 varsity sports and won three national championships last year.
As a compliance coordinator, I will be one of five compliance administrators in the athletic department. My primary responsibilities will be to monitor recruiting activities related to permissible telephone calls, evaluations, contacts, official visits, awards, equipment, apparel meals and other things. I will also work with monitoring permissible activities surrounding playing and practice seasons and financial aid provided to student-athletes.
I believe my MA of Professional Communication degree helped me to secure this job because of my excellent interpersonal and communication skills. During my interview I felt completely comfortable and competent. I also will use my knowledge of effective group communication and conflict management in this role.
