1 Presented by Patricia Stanley Association of Community College Trustees A DVANCING Y OUR C AREER : W HAT Y OU N EED TO K NOW TO A DVANCE IN H IGHER E DUCATION. © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

2 What you need to know. Preparation and Techniques Discipline Skills Experience Emotional Intelligence The “Blind Side” © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

3 Determining Your Readiness Profile. Education ____________________ Position ____________________ Experience____________________ Family____________________ Limitations____________________ Other ____________________ © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

5 Readiness Profile. E DUCATION – B.A. M.A. Ph.D./Ed.D. C URRENT P OSITION – Academic affairs Students affairs Administration Other F AMILY – Children  number  age(s) Parents C AREER E XPECTANCY – 10 years or less 11 – 15 years 16 – 20 years 21 – 25 years 26 + years G OALS – 2 years 5 years 10 years © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

5 Understanding. How to form relationships? How to influence others? How to process thoughts/learn? How do I get work done/work style? What motivates me? What influences me? © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

6 Self-promotion Readiness. Professional Professional goals Personal Personal goals Understanding Timing Character Moral instincts Do your homework Check web site Local papers Tap into your network Search consultant © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

7 Develop a Professional Strategy. Identify One or More Priorities Identify Short-term and Long-term Action Steps Develop a Timeframe Create a Support System © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

8 Preparation. Skills Communication Track record Accomplishments Experiences © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG

© Copyrighted by ACCT 9 Essential: The Question of Fit. Institutional vision, mission and current challenges Campus culture and climate Financial health Enrollment and financial aid Faculty, staff, curriculum Students Information Technology Governance Relationship with community

10 © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG Professional Your Short-term Goals 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Your Vision 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Your Long-term Direction 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Your Short-term Goals 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Your Vision 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Your Long-term Direction 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ Vision Statement. Where Are You Going? What Are You Going to be Doing? Personal Harmony

11 Good Luck! Patricia Stanley Searches Consultant Association of Community College Trustees Street, Suite 301, NW Washington, DC © Copyrighted by ACCTWWW.ACCTSEARCHES.ORG