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A Career in Sociology The Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership prepares students to become effective organizational players in today's workplace. Rather than preparing graduates for a single particular career, this degree program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a broad range of organizational and supervisory positions. Graduates find themselves well prepared for entry-level supervisory and project management roles. The skill set of: (1) effective communication, (2) teamwork and collaboration, (3) organizational change making and (4) supervision, provides these graduates with the tools they need to be successful in the modern workplace. The goal of the Leadership Studies department is to produce highly motivated self-directed team players with the education and skills to be productive employees.

Communication Skills Organizational Leadership majors are equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills. All course work and activities require students to submit business reports and strategic plans as well as multi-media presentations. Teamwork & Collaboration More than any other program, Organizational Leadership majors are more experienced and proficient in team building and teamwork. Students are continually asked to perform and succeed in a collaborative environment.   Organizational Change & Improvement The Organizational Leadership degree program requires students to learn the processes of organizational and community assessment as well as positive change making. Students are skilled in strategic planning, goal setting, and problem solving. Top Characteristics employers are looking for in their new employees (NACE Survey) Top 10 Characteristics Communication Skills Work Experience Motivation/Initiative Teamwork Skills Leadership Abilities Academic GPA Technical Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Ethics Supervisory Skills Organizational Leadership majors are educated and trained in the most modern supervisory approaches. Students are encouraged to develop positive relationship-oriented environments.

Career Options The organizational Leadership degree program prepares students for entry-level supervisory and human resource positions in either business or non-profit companies and agencies. These graduates find themselves in demand for a wide variety of potential career choices. First Line/Entry Level Supervisors Human Resource Professionals Project Manager Strategic Planners Organizational Development Specialists Sales Representatives Public Relations Organizational Trainers Management Consultants Political Officials and Advisors Military Officers Non-profit Executives Entrepreneurs Healthcare Administrators Government Officials Personnel Development Specialists Social Service Administrators Consumer Relations Community Development Specialists Retail Managers

Occupations of some Recent Graduates

• Chris Affholder, Office Manager, Salina Supply Company, KS
• Lindsay Basinger, Admissions Counselor, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
• Chad Butler, Outside Sales Representative, J & S Tool and Fastener,Kansas City, KS
• Kala Stephen, Admissions & Marketing Representative, Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS
• Tara Towns, Manager, Simply Charmed, Hays, KS
• Anna Beth Vap, Credit Review Officer, Brooke Credit Corporation, Overland Park, KS
• Kara Moore, Director, Kansas Youth Leadership Academy, Hays, KS
• Jay Joy, Bank Examiner, Farm Credit Administration, Dallas, TX
• Daron Jamison, Assistant to Congressman Jerry Moran, Hays, KS
• Kristi Reif, Donor Recruitment Representative, American Red Cross, Manhattan, KS
• EJ Ochs, Police Officer, Garden City Police Department, Garden City, KS
• LeAnn Brown, Program Coordinator for Student Leaders for Service, Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Tony Crough, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
• Keith Ashcraft, Retail Manager, Finish Line, Salina, KS
• Sara Reese, Financial Aid Counselor, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
• Lindsay Ronnau, Wholesale Representative, Inergy Propane, Kansas City, MO
• Sarah Huslig, Merchandise Distribution Analyst, Payless Shoe Source, Topeka, KS
• Justin Greenleaf, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
• Chandra Daffer, Director Greek Life & Student Involvement, William Woods University, Fulton, MO
• Dacy Woods, Office Manager, Physicians Clinic, Medicine Lodge, KS
• Kandra Craig, Assistant Director, Kansas Youth Leadership Academy, Hays, KS
• Stephenie J. Lee, Human Resource Trainee, BIC, Milford, CT
• Melanie Chapman-Stoecklein, Personal Banker, Emprise Bank, Wichita, KS
• Elizabeth Eberle, Crew Leader / Graduate Student, Golden Coral / FHSU, Hays, KS
• Nicole Hammerschmidt, Organization Consultant, Studer Group, Hays, KS
• Nancy Jeter, Executive Director, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Hays, KS
• Rebecca Kiado, Regional Group Leader, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
• Kevin Koenke, Loan Officer, Bank of America, Dodge City, KS
• Kelley Kuhlman, Graduate Teaching Assistant / Assistant Director, Fort Hays State University / Office of Civic Engagement, Hays, KS
• Audrey Lindenmeyer, Family Support Worker, St. Francis Academy, Hays, KS
• Clint Myers, Graduate Teaching Assistant / Director, Fort Hays State University / Tigers In Service, Hays, KS
• Crystal Warner, Medical Claims Adjuster, Progressive Insurance, Jacksonville, FL
• Veronica Reynolds, Worship Leader, Liberty Fellowship, Hays, KS
• Susan Nuehart, Office Manager, Apac Kansas Incorporated, Dodge City, KS
• Ben Standard, Economic Development Director, County of Meade, Meade, KS
• Trevor Stapp, Post Graduate Student, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
• Tanya Walker, Sales Associate, Old Navy, Lawrence, KS
• Jake Weaver, Senion Revenue Manager, Hertz Corporation, Kansas City, MO