Program Coordinator - Dean of Students Office
In June 2015, Paula joined Northwestern as a temporary employee in the Human Resources Department. In June 2017, she moved to the Student Affairs Division as a Program Assistant in the Dean of Students Office, supporting both the Office of Community Standards and the Student Assistance and Support Services Team.
In 2021, Paula transitioned to the Program Coordinator role, where she currently provides administrative support to the Dean of Students, manages Front Desk Operations and oversees the office's operational activities.
Although a Chicago native, Paula considers herself an honorary Evanston resident after spending more than 20 years of her work life in Evanston. Previously, she worked at an Evanston pension and benefits organization where she held numerous positions, including Team Leader, Training Specialist & Technical Writer and Plan Compliance Coordinator.
What Paula enjoys most about her job is the stimulating and positive office environment, the challenge of simultaneously managing multiple tasks and the rewarding opportunities for training and coaching her incredible staff and ever evolving student worker team.
Currently, in her spare time, Paula loves reading, watching rom coms and horror movies, and designing curriculum for and teaching virtual baking classes.