Judi Dirks,

Administrative Assistant

Name and Title
Judi Dirks, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Education
AA Degree- Secretarial Science/Robert Morris College, 1965.

Did you ever change your major?
No; I've always enjoyed this type of work. In fact, I don't even consider it work!

What previous jobs/careers have you had?
I worked in all kinds of offices from construction to dentistry to churches, hospitals, and now here. This is the BEST!

If you had an alternate career, what would it be?
Graphic Designer or Interior Designer

What do you enjoy most about working with college students?
They keep me up to date on the current trends & attitudes. I just enjoy being around younger people. I've been at Coe 13 years and honestly enjoy each and every day. The most fun is keeping in touch with students for years after they graduate and frequently hearing from them unexpectedly to share news of engagements weddings, babies, etc.

What is your personal theory of career?
The more I observe life and what it's all about, the more convinced I am that you should do what makes you happy. While some may view my position as mundane, I have made a career out of keeping people organized, keeping offices running smoothly and helping people feel at ease. When I was ready to make a job change, I made a list of MY requirements. Coe fulfilled every requirement on my list.

Hobbies
My biggest passion is needlework. I always wanted to be an artist but didn't have the natural talent for it. When I created a piece of needlewoork, I felt like an artist. Apparently I do have a talent afterall, as I've received lots of awards/ribbons for my work.