About this series
Campus Compact and Academic Search invite senior civic and community engagement leaders to a five-part workshop series focused on preparing for career advancement through executive search. As colleges and universities look for leaders who can connect campus and community, professionals in community and civic engagement roles are increasingly part of senior leadership pools. This series explains how searches work and provides practical steps to present professional experience effectively in competitive candidate processes.
Participants will examine the stages of a search, learn how to position their experience in written materials and interviews, and understand how to align their leadership approach with institutional missions. The series offers clear guidance on how to navigate searches, strengthen candidacies, and plan for future leadership roles. The series is being offered to members of the National Forum for Chief Engagement Officers.
How does the Forum define Chief Engagement Officer?
The National Forum defines Chief Engagement Officers as those individuals who serve as the chief executive with primary responsibility for advancing a university’s community engagement, outreach, and public service agenda. Typically, these individuals report to the university president or provost and hold vice presidential/vice chancellorate or vice provostial titles. In some cases, the university structure will house these lead engagement and outreach officers in centers that are led by directors or executive directors. (Furco & Frum, 2017, p. 1).
Who should attend?
This event is free and open to members and non-members. Senior civic and community engagement leaders are encouraged to attend.
What does this mean? This virtual event will be more interactive in nature, and participation is encouraged!
- You are invited to have your camera on in order to engage with the speakers and other participants
- You can openly ask questions by unmuting yourself or typing them in the chat
- There may be interactive components to this event, such as taking a poll, Q&A, or small group discussion
Meet The Facilitator:
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Academic Search
Sessions
Workshop 1: Understanding the Search Landscape in Higher Education
Tuesday, December 16th 4:00 - 4:45 PM ET
Workshop 2: Translating Community and Civic Engagement Experience into Executive Leadership Narratives
Tuesday, January 13th 3:30 - 4:15 PM ET
Workshop 3: Navigating the Search Process as a Candidate
Thursday, January 29th 2:30 - 3:15 PM ET
Workshop 4: Attracting Mission-Aligned Leaders — and Positioning Yourself as One
Tuesday, February 10th 1:30 - 2:15 PM ET
Workshop 5: Preparing for Senior Leadership Roles — Candidate Strategy for the Next Step
Thursday, February 26th 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Academic Search
For nearly five decades, Academic Search has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding leadership capacity at higher education institutions. We strengthen colleges and universities through the identification, recruitment, and development of leaders.
Questions? Get in touch with us at events@compact.org