SPS Stories
Student Spotlight
Noah Steinauer
Navigating Grad School as a Working Professional
Fast Facts
- Works full-time in event management for JDRF International, the leading nonprofit for type 1 diabetes research and advocacy
- His background allows him to bring a fresh perspective to his academic environment
- Has focused on prioritization and communication to successfully juggle work, life, and school
<p><span class="p-body">For Noah Steinauer, a student in the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m-tisch-center-of-hospitality.html">Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality</a>, working full-time while earning his <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-event-management.html">MS in Event Management</a> has been an action-packed journey. We were excited to learn more about his NYU experience and how he balances being a student and working for JDRF International.</span></p>
A Budding Event Manager
<p><span class="p-body">Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Steinauer has lived in New Orleans and Brooklyn. He began working events in the live music industry and still enjoys managing hospitality or other production areas for festivals or concerts.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Steinauer works full-time for JDRF International, the leading nonprofit for type 1 diabetes research and advocacy. He helps develop the operations strategy for events and experiences as the organization faces a new landscape for budgeting, staffing, logistics, and more. These events and experiences are a crucial part of JDRF's fundraising efforts and other key objectives.<br>
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<p><span class="p-body">"A well-executed experience can make a lasting impact on individuals and communities. It wields the power to create lifelong memories on the dance floor, or even to fund lifesaving cures for a disease. Developing my ability to achieve maximum results using this power is what brought me to the program. I've loved learning new ways to leverage events to reach organizational and personal goals."</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">With his rich background in event management at JDRF, Steinauer brings a fresh perspective to his academic environment, contributing real-world stories and experiences to classroom discussions.</span></p>
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A well-executed experience can make a lasting impact on individuals and communities. It wields the power to create lifelong memories on the dance floor, or even to fund lifesaving cures for a disease. Developing my ability to achieve maximum results using this power is what brought me to the program. I've loved learning new ways to leverage events to reach organizational and personal goals."
Finding His Footing
<p><span class="p-body">Studying full-time at the Tisch Center while also working full-time comes with its own set of challenges, but Steinauer has mastered the art of organization to make it work. "I've focused on effective prioritization and communication in order to successfully juggle work, life, and school the past two years," he says. Part of this process is discerning which areas of his life to prioritize. He offers some sage advice to other students.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">"It's important to remember that you are human, especially when making tough choices. That's where communication comes into play. Talk to your professors, classmates, coworkers, roommates, dogs, and friends. Keep them updated on how it's all going, and you'll find that people can be quite understanding."</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Steinauer has found it helpful and rewarding to see his work, life, and studies come together as complements of one another. "I love an opportunity to bring work experiences to the classroom or apply insights from my studies to better my organization. Everyone is better off with the shared insights, and it's ultimately more effective for my own learning and productivity," he reflects.<br>
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<p><span class="p-body">The sky's the limit for students who pursue an <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-event-management.html" target="_blank">MS in Event Management</a> while balancing full-time work. Steinauer offers, "If you're a prospective student considering your own double life as a student and professional, you've got this!"</span></p>
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It's important to remember that you are human, especially when making tough choices. That's where communication comes into play. Talk to your professors, classmates, coworkers, roommates, dogs, and friends. Keep them updated on how it's all going, and you'll find that people can be quite understanding."
