Erin Elliott
IJGA STAFF PROFILE
Erin Elliott
Erin has been with IJGA for six years and we couldn ’ t be prouder to have her as our Director of Student Life as well as Admissions and Academics . Student development is one of the highest priorities so having a strong student life team is paramount to achieve this and Erin has been vital in building that team . Aside from all the work Erin tackles in the office , let ’ s get to know a little more about Erin outside of work .
Describe your role at IJGA ? I support students from start to finish . To begin , I help welcome all students through the admissions process – ensuring accurate record keeping of all paperwork . Once here , I oversee all student life operations – housing , transportation , dining / nutrition , activities , and student developmental programming . I also liase with Heritage to ensure students ’ academic success . Ideally , as students finish their time at IJGA , we are looking forward to the year end senior celebrations as they march towards graduation .
What ’ s your favorite part about your job ? The students , learning about them and from them . A close second is the people I work with – they are amazing ! IJGA family is real and alive !
What ’ s the best piece of advice you have ever received ? My college advisor was really good
at getting me – always reminded me to not take things personally . It took me awhile to understand that and use it , but it ’ s stuck with me ever since .
Favorite sport besides golf ? I love to watch football – my dad and I still watch all the Colts games together – even though we live so far from one another .
What is your favorite home-cooked meal ? My grandma ’ s chili !
What is always stocked in your refrigerator ? Water and Brussel sprouts . No joke .
If you could live anywhere in the world , where would it be and why ? I can ’ t think of just one place .
For me it ’ s all about the people around me . Wherever my family and friends are – take me there .
Is there anything you are addicted to ? Or can ’ t live without ? My bike ( road
not motor ). I cannot get enough miles in ever .
What movie do you watch again and again ?
Finding Forrester .
What are three things we DON ’ T know about you ?
1
I am a writer . My friends are constantly asking when the book will be finished .
2
I am an introvert through and through ( most people don ’ t believe this because I can and will be extroverted for work ). But my shoes off personality is introverted .
3
One of my life goals is to ride my bike across the USA – coast to coast .
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