Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee

Career and Workforce Development Supporting the Profession Community Mid-Level

NASPA's Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee helps shape the ongoing development of NASPA’s mid-level initiatives. The Steering Committee works to ensure that mid-level relevant programs are offered during regional and national events.

The Steering Committee strives to encourage excellence in mid-level positions through professional development, knowledge creation and sharing, networking opportunities, and recognition aimed at the roles of mid-level administrators. 

For the purpose of the Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee, NASPA defines mid-level administrators as those student affairs professionals who serve in roles between (and not including) entry-level positions and AVP (and the equivalent) roles. A Mid-level administrators works includes, but is not limited to:

  • Strategic planning

  • Budgeting

  • Legal Challenges & Contract Review

  • Risk management

  • Supervising staff and/or broad campus initiatives

  • Programs, services, and units

 

Mission, Purpose, and Goals

Mission

To support excellence within mid-level positions through professional development, knowledge creation and sharing, networking opportunities, and recognition aimed at NASPA members in these roles.

Purpose

Mid-level administrators encompass the broadest and most extensive population of faculty and staff within both the field of student affairs and the NASPA membership population. The NASPA Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee guides and equips NASPA leaders and members with tools and resources to promote the success of mid-level administrators in their professional roles. 

Goals 

  1. Serve as conduit between mid-level NASPA members and NASPA leadership.

  2. Assist in creation, delivery, outreach and assessment of resources, programs and services, as well as additional opportunities for networking, designed for the mid-level administrator community. 

  3. Engage in consistent communication and feedback sharing with NASPA members in mid-level administrator roles to maintain a pulse on the community and its immediate and long term needs.

  4. Review and report on current trends in the higher education community, particularly those impactful to NASPA members in mid-level administrator roles.

 

Steering Committee Membership

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Meeghan Milette

MLASC Co-Chair

Associate Director Professional Development, University Life
George Mason University

Jennifer Tyniec

MLASC Co-Chair

Senior Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life & Student Engagement
Claremont McKenna College

Timothy Burkhalter

MLASC Annual Conference Committee Co-Chair

Associate Dean of Students
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Deepa Khatri

MLASC Annual Conference Committee Co-Chair

Associate Director, Student Engagement Budgets & Operations
Brandeis University

Breona Walker

MLASC Professional Development & Programming Co-Chair

Assistant Director of Career Education
Virginia Commonwealth University

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Jasmine Jennings-Rentz

MLASC Professional Development & Programming Co-Chair

Associate Director Leadership & Service
Texas State University

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Loreal Marshall

MLASC Newsletter Co-Coordinator

Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
University of Illinois at Chicago

James Saltat

MLASC Newsletter Co-Coordinator

Assistant Director for Leadership & Service
University of Missouri-Columbia

Kelby Lamar

MLASC Marketing Co-Coordinator

Director of Outreach for Keen on Being Excellent Project
Southern Crescent Technical College

Arienne Milkles

MLASC Liaison to MLAC & Annual Conference Committee Member

Community Director
University of Maryland, College Park

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Justin Sipes

MLASC Annual Conference Committee Member

Director
University of North Florida

Eric Jones

MLASC Annual Conference Committee Member

Assistant Director, Residence Life, First-Year Experience
Drake University

Engagement Opportunities

Are you interested in being a part of the NASPA Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee?

Be a part of a committee that develops, delivers, and represents mid-level administrators in decision-making and help serve member needs through professional development, networking, and knowledge creation. 

NASPA Mid-level Administrators Steering Committee helps shape the ongoing development of NASPA’s mid-level initiatives. The Steering Committee works to ensure that mid-level relevant programs are offered during regional and national events. The Steering Committee strives to encourage excellence in mid-level positions through professional development, knowledge creation and sharing, networking opportunities, and recognition aimed at the roles of mid-level administrators. 

  • We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2027 term.
  • Applications for the 2027-2029 term will open up in late 2026.

 

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Events

Upcoming Events:

Virtual Meet Up: The Balancing Act: Managing Up, Down, and All Around

Join us for the first installment of the NASPA Mid-Level Administrators Coffee Chat series as we explore the art of managing expectations both upward and downward. Leadership at the mid-level means wearing multiple hats - professionals often find themselves balancing the needs of senior leadership while also guiding and developing their own teams. In this coffee chat, we’ll discuss the nuances of “managing up“ and “managing down“ - from navigating communication and expectations with senior leaders to fostering growth and accountability with direct reports. Connect with peers who understand the challenges of being in the middle and share strategies that work. Whether you’re seeking tips on navigating expectations or building stronger relationships across levels, this conversation is for you. This conversation will not be recorded.

When: Friday, September 26, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. ET | FREE for NASPA members

Click Here her to Join

Meeting ID: 899 2146 8283
Passcode: 697359

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One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities. This list contains both our “Hosted Events,” workshops and webinars that we plan and manage, and some “Related Events,” hosted by the NASPA Central Office or other NASPA Constituent Groups. To see a full listing of NASPA events, please see the Events page.