Supervising “I’m a new professional and am supervising

someone who could be my mom, now WHAT?”

Presented by Melissa Williams & Jill ZambitoStudent Involvement &

Leadership Development

Agenda

Learning Objectives Supervision Theory Tools for Supervising Ah-ha Supervision moments Small group discussion Q & A

Learning Objectives

As a result of this session, participants will:o Have an opportunity to share supervision

challenges and problem solve in small groups

o Learn how mid-level professionals have overcome supervisory struggles

o Learn supervision tips to make the most out of a professional relationship

Supervision Theory Integrated Development Model

Level 1› Dependent on supervisor

Level 2› Balance between autonomy and

dependence Level 3

› Need less specific and direct supervision

Applying Theory to Practice: Supervision in Student Affairs, by Susan R. Stock-Ward & Mary E. Javorek

Level 1

› Dependent on supervisor› Less familiar with tasks › Not Confident› Create a safe environment where

employee can ask questions.

Level 2

› Balance between autonomy and dependence

› Collaborative approach› Help employee explore values › Learn mistakes and successes› Revisit Conversations

Level 3

› Need less specific and direct supervision› Provides less direction for meetings› Focus more on professional development › Mentoring › Challenge – Employee believes supervisor

has nothing to offer them

Tools for Supervising › One-on-one› Being an advocate› Giving honest critical feedback regularly › Caring about them as a person, helping them

find balance› Supporting their professional development

Encouraging people to move on or supporting their search process

› Making time to attend their events and programs

› Weekly Report

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Student Involvement & Leadership Development Thursday, March 29, 2012 SILD:

Changing tabling policy and partnering with HSC Civil Service v. SPS with search processes (HFC and FSL) WiFi in CLB Vigil/rally

CAB:

Elections done Community Service:

NIU Cares Day: 940 volunteers President’s Honor Roll Successful ASB trips $2,000 from Walmart!

Event Production Services:

Online ticket service being investigated for purchase Purchased new stage and came in yesterday

Fraternity & Sorority Life:

IFC expansion progress Chapter success plans: 38 were turned in on time

Huskie Family Connections:

Partnership with Orientation & the First-Year Experience Family Weekend survey: April HFC survey: J une

Leadership:

Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards, rec ipients were notified Student Association:

Election results: Delonte, Gina, J osh, Elliot Veolia emergency procedures meeting Veolia emergency contact meeting

Ah-ha Moments

› Jill: small private institution experience Supervising someone older than you Supervising someone who applied for your

job Supervising people who don’t want to be on

the team

Ah-ha Moments

› Melissa: large public Supervision changes when you are promoted

within your department Difference between supervising graduate

assistants and professional staff Supporting people who don’t report to you

directly, finding the proper balance to help people engage with their actual supervisor

Small Group Discussion

Pair and Share Share a challenge whether you were

the supervisee or supervisor. Problem-solve

Questions