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Robert Manson

Robert Manson

Santa Ana College

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Robert's work combines: Numbers, Education, and Problem Solving

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Day In The Life

Assoc. Dean - Financial Aid

Determine students' financial aid eligibility.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Hidden Valley High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Management Science

    California State University-Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    Business Administration and Management, General

    Chapman University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Management Science

Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    I got a job working in a college. I worked in IT where I helped support many student service areas.

  • 2.

    Some years later, I took advantage of the college's free tuition for employees and earned an MBA.

  • 3.

    With a master's degree, I became eligible to apply for a management position.

  • 4.

    I was willing to apply for jobs at other colleges to take advantage of opportunities.