Planning Your Next Career Move
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2/23/2023 1:00 PM
2/23/2023 1:00 PM
Format: Online
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Program Type: Workshop

Workshops are virtual, in-person, or hybrid active-learning experiences facilitated by top experts that enable higher education leaders to hone new skills, connect with peers, and put knowledge into action. Participants discuss their experiences, complete inquiry assignments, and develop plans that apply knowledge learned to challenges at their institutions. Depending on format, workshops can last anywhere from one to two day or four to eight weeks.

About the Workshop

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This two-part workshop will guide participants through the experience of searching for and applying to their next leadership position in higher education.

Exercises will help participants to discern their career aspirations; assess their experience, skills, and disposition; and develop a narrative that showcases their qualifications as a candidate. Attendees will prepare application materials, submit them for review, and receive individualized feedback to refine material details.

To ensure that participants can engage with facilitators and materials in the deepest and most productive way for a rewarding and valuable experience, there are two groups for enrollment:

  • Individuals currently at the level of dean or above and who are seeking a position as a college or university president should enroll in Group One. See Group One details below.
  • Individuals planning their next career move to become deans, directors, associate vice presidents, vice presidents, or a similar role should enroll in Group Two. See Group Two details below.
Group One

Group One is for individuals currently at the level of dean or above and who are seeking a position as a college or university president.

​Session Details

 Session One

Thursday, February 23, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Participants’ strengths, skills, and experiences will be assessed. Using knowledge of participants’ talents, interests, values, and circumstances, facilitators will help them to identify potential career opportunities. Facilitators will then guide participants in crafting a coherent and compelling narrative to make a strong case for their candidacy and in best practices for preparing their curriculum vitae and cover letter, as well as any additional submission materials.​

 Session Two

Monday, March 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Prior to this session, participants will select an open position, prepare candidate materials, and submit them for review. Participants and facilitators will meet in small groups to provide individualized feedback on materials. The workshop will conclude with a discussion about what participants can expect after they have submitted their applications.

Facilitators

  • Ronald L. Carter, Former President, Johnson C. Smith University, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Carter & Associates
  • Wendy Wilson, Vice President for University Relations and Chief of Staff, Albany State University 
Group Two

Group Two is for individuals seeking mid-level positions (i.e., the role of dean, director, associate vice president, vice president) for their next role.

Session Details

 Session One

Tuesday, February 28, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Participants’ strengths, skills, and experiences will be assessed. Using knowledge of participants’ talents, interests, values, and circumstances, facilitators will help them to identify potential career opportunities. Facilitators will then guide participants in crafting a coherent and compelling narrative to make a strong case for their candidacy and in best practices for preparing their curriculum vitae and cover letter, as well as any additional submission materials.​

 Session Two

Tuesday, March 28, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Prior to this session, participants will select an open position, prepare candidate materials, and submit them for review. Participants and facilitators will meet in small groups to provide individualized feedback on materials. The workshop will conclude with a discussion about what participants can expect after they have submitted their applications.

​Facilitators

  • Bronté Burleigh-Jones, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, and Treasurer, American University 
  • Mary L. Churchill, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement, Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
  • Penny Rue, Vice President and University Professor Emeritus, Wake Forest University
About ACE Workshops

Workshops are virtual, in-person, or hybrid active-learning experiences facilitated by top experts that enable higher education leaders to hone new skills, connect with peers, and put knowledge into action. Participants discuss their experiences, complete inquiry assignments, and develop plans that apply knowledge learned to challenges at their institutions. Depending on format, workshops can last anywhere from one to two days or four to eight ​​weeks.​

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