Name: Evan Maloney
Class Year: 2008
Title: Assistant Dean of Students
Organization Name: MCPHS University (Worcester Campus)
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
In my role in the Dean of Students Office, I advocate for and support students and ensure they are connected to appropriate campus resources.
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
My roles as a peer educator and resident assistant were my first experiences working in higher education. Several of the Student Affairs professionals who I worked with in those roles helped me explore higher education as a potential career. Because my first professional role was at Holy Cross, those relationships led very directly to my career path.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
Resident Assistant; SRC; Treasurer of Holy Cross Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta; College Choir; Chamber Singers; Schola Cantorum; German Club
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
I was a double major in English and German. At Holy Cross, you are always told that with a liberal arts education you can pursue any career. I absolutely agree! The critical thinking and communication skills that were such a big part of both of my majors have helped me navigate the many complex—and often unexpected—situations that arise on campus.
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
Even though I no longer work at a Catholic institution, the Jesuit’s focus on educating the whole person continues to inform my work in important ways. By focusing on a student’s whole experience—and not just the specific concern they have when they walk into my office—I’m better able to provide them the support they need to be successful.
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
Keep an open mind. Whether you are applying for a job or picking your courses for next semester, don’t worry about always having the perfect “fit.” Trying a new path might lead to a new passion.
