Familiar Face

Jasmina D. Waters

Assistant Director 
Upward Bound Math Science Program
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Develop strategies and incentives to increase student achievement and success. Create and implement student-centered programs, events and activities targeted toward first-generation and/or low-income students. Collaborate and communicate clearly with campus and community colleagues to support student success and advocacy.  

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

September 2012

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

I worked in various student positions, including as a graduate assistant at Kent State since 2009. Previously, I worked full time for Fifth Third Bank for three years. 

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Diverse community of staff and students

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

Great people and welcoming community

RESIDES IN:

Youngstown, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Akron, Ohio

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Communication; master’s degree in school counseling; doctoral candidate – all from Kent State University

HOBBIES:

Traveling