Leadership

• Exhibit self-motivation and a positive attitude
• Motivate individuals and groups to perform
• Encourage effective teamwork
• Design and implement plans of action
• Set goals and follow through
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing
• Handle multiple demands for commitment of time, energy, and resources
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Meet the needs of both the organization and the employees when possible
• Use integrity in decision-making

Program Administration

• Interpret rules and regulations
• Analyze data and information
• Create innovative solutions to complex problems
• Ensure that tasks are completed on time
• Prioritize daily workload

Information Management

• Research, investigate, and compile information
• Synthesize facts, concepts, and principles
• Compile, sort, and interpret data
• Identify and combine a variety of resource materials into final copy
• Formulate relevant questions and develop ways to supply and clarify answers
• Communicate facts and ideas clearly both orally or in writing
• Manage a budget and keep accurate financial records

Creativity

• Solve problems creatively, logically, and practically
• Write interesting and clear articles, reports, etc.
• Design activities to interest participants
• Market and display products to appeal to target audience
• Create visually intriguing and skilled designs, displays, or works of art
• Demonstrate convincing public speaking or acting skills

Interpersonal Communications

• Exercise "give and take" to achieve group results
• Display understanding of, and respect for, people from diverse backgrounds
• Understand and work within the group culture
• Listen actively and attentively
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities
• Interpret behavior and emotional patterns in individuals and groups
• Teach, supervise, and train others using easy-to-understand concepts and hands on experience
• Conduct in-depth interviews
• Express ideas and thoughts based on facts
• Mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy

Personal Development

• Instill self-confidence and self-esteem in others
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to change and learning
• Learn the value of hard work and persistence

Study Abroad

• Enhanced cultural awareness, sensitivity to customs, and cultural differences
• Increased self-confidence, initiative, and independence
• Adapted to a new culture and environment
• Functioned with a high level of ambiguity