Insights and advice for business professionals new to higher education
On Career Conversations, NACUBO’s Christine Simone sits down with higher education professionals to discuss their personal experiences, including successes and challenges of all kinds. They’ll offer career advice and insights as well as nuggets of wisdom for business professionals new to higher education.
UT Dallas’ Greg Argueta shares lessons on embracing opportunity, complexity adjustment, effective communication, and preserving trust for career progression.
UT Dallas’ Orkun Toros shares insights from his finance career spanning 3 institutions. He discusses valuing people over processes, leading with authenticity, staying mission-driven, and embracing new initiatives like AI.
Amanda Malone started her career at Auburn while still a student and has continued to grow and advance at the same institution. She discusses leading budget changes through collaboration, supporting faculty, embracing new opportunities regularly, and the importance of a “human touch.”
Charmel Maynard, University of Miami’s CIO, knew from the age of six that he wanted to go into business, but never imagined he would rise through a banking career to become among the youngest university CIOs. With a palpable passion for his profession, Charmel offers insights on taking career risks, leading with accountability, empowering teams, and continually learning.