#WhyIWorkAtAU

Whether it's our employee benefits, career opportunities, or collegiate atmosphere, check out what some our current staff members have to say!

Leslie-Wong

“What’s really distinctive about AU is how committed the students are, faculty and staff to service. I think community service is something that’s really distinctive here.”

Leslie-Wong
Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Office of General Counsel

Steve Kelly

"I love working at AU because of the wonderful professional and personal relationships it has afforded me. Tuition benefits and Human Resources delivered learnings have also played a big part in furthering my career and strengthening my managerial skills."

Steve Kelly
Director, Customer Support Services
Office of Information Technology Customer Service

Monica Phillips

“Most recently what I’ve enjoyed is the whole campaign of inclusion and the whole diversity banner that’s been waiving around campus and the awareness of racial inclusion and gender inclusion and being a safe workspace.”

Monica Phillips
Customer Service Coordinator
Washington College Law

Henry "Paul" Davis

“I have an amazing group of colleagues that I work with from all walks of life, and diverse groups, and it’s fun, and they enjoy, and they’re committed to their work and they care about their work.”

Landscape Project Manager
Facilities Management

Mathew Pascocello

“The fear of failure was never something that ever seemed present or imposed upon you and with that it allows people to flourish creatively and bring value to the institution.”

Mathew Pascocello
Adjunct Professor and Director of Alumni Professional Development
Washington College Law

Nilufar Gylyjova

“I love working at AU because it offers a great work-life balance, benefits and positive work environment.  I also share the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and being carbon neutral.”

Nilufar Gylyjova
Personal Coordinator
Office of Financial Operations
School of International Service

Desislava Hineva

"Flexible work arrangements, diversity, health & wellness support."

Desislava Hineva
Assignments Coordinator
Housing Residence Life

Matthew Bourdon

“I work at AU because of the people. Campus is filled with extraordinary staff, faculty, and students. I draw great energy from the passion and purpose displayed by our community.“

Matthew Bourdon
Director, Budget and Operations
Office of Undergraduate Education & Academic Student Services

Nancy Barker

“AU has had the right package of benefits – formal and informal – for different stages of my professional life. Tuition benefits so I could get my degree. Reduced work schedule and a child care center when my son was little. Promotions to new career fields to give new challenges. And retirement benefits for my post-AU life.”

Nancy Barker
Director of Administration
Career Center