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UNO Names Rashonda Austin Employee of the Month, January 2023

Austin was recognized by her colleagues for her strong leadership, deep empathy, and push to remember that students are the heart of UNO’s mission.

Rashonda Austin

Rashonda Austin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, was recently recognized as UNO’s January 2023 Employee of the Month.

Rashonda Austin, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, has been named UNO’s Employee of the Month for January 2023.

She was nominated by her colleagues because of her strong leadership, deep capacity for empathy, and ability to remind her team every day that UNO’s students are the heart of our shared mission.

“Rashonda has gone above and beyond in supervising the undergraduate admissions team! She communicates clearly what the goals and expectations are for the team and welcomes feedback that helps her adjust our processes to make sure all perspectives are heard.”

Austin was also celebrated for her ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the department. And she is constantly working to grow her own knowledge while making sure staff members she interacts with feel secure and supported.

“She’s built on her knowledge as she continues to train new representatives to ensure students receive accurate and consistent communication throughout the admissions process.”

For being named as Employee of the Month, Austin will receive a certificate, a hot/cold tumbler provided by the UNO Bookstore, a monetary award, two tickets to a UNO sporting event, and use of a designated parking space.

Congratulations, Rashonda!

Nominate a Colleage for Employee of the Month

Do you want to submit a nominee for Employee of the Month? Use People Are Everything to access the Employee of the Month nomination form.

Questions about Employee of the Month? Contact Kristina Hoffmann at kristinahoffmann@unomaha.edu.

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