Familiar Faces: Mandy Martin
Martin, whose love for MC runs deep, keeps Alumni Hall running smoothly.
Among the many smiling faces on campus, Mandy Martin’s is one of the first that many students and guests are greeted by each day. As the admissions receptionist and building manager for Alumni Hall, she welcomes visitors every day and makes sure that everything runs smoothly.
Martin began working at Mississippi College five and a half years ago, but she is no stranger to campus.
“I’m an alum,” Martin said. “I graduated in 2002, and my husband and I got married and just stayed here in Clinton, actually, and we also go to First Baptist, so MC is always on my radar.”
Her favorite part of her job is the people that she gets to work with. Not only does she get to work with the rest of the admissions staff, she also gets to interact with all areas of faculty and staff. Additionally, she is able to work with prospective students and families as they consider futures at MC, as well as students who currently attend the school.
“I really see this as a ministry, to get to have one-on-one conversations to help [students] navigate through this unique time of life,” Martin said.
Although Martin has numerous coworkers that have made a special impact on her, she is specifically grateful to her boss, Michael Wright. Under him, Martin says she has learned about leadership, hospitality, and customer service. Martin expresses a special gratitude towards Angie Hardin, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Operations, and Kaitlin Turcotte, Director of Recruitment. Above all, Martin says, they are friends.
She believes that MC lives out its title of “Christian University” and is grateful that she, uniquely, is able to work with a community of strong believers where Christ is centralized.
“It’s not just a title. It's how we do our jobs; it’s how we live our lives,” Martin said. “That’s pretty unique, I think, and pretty special.”
Unbeknownst to most, Martin’s degree is originally in music education, allowing her to have held both full time and part time positions upon graduating. She has taught voice lessons, and sometimes, she still does.
Outside of the admissions office, she enjoys watching a good television show – her favorites are The West Wing and Sherlock. She also loves to spend time with her husband and two children. Her bucket list includes traveling to areas of Europe that she has not yet had the chance to explore, such as Greece or Ireland.
Martin admires the spirit of community she feels at MC, and she reveals her love for the institution through her words and actions.
“I love my job, love MC, am proud of MC and the changes … [I am] just proud of how people have walked through it and handled it,” Martin said. “It’s a good place to be.”
Martin’s love for her job is evident through the joy she has each day as she brightens the days of those around her.
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