Workshop 5: Preparing for Senior Leadership Roles — Candidate Strategy for the Next Step
Thursday, February 26th from 3:00 - 4:00 ET
About this workshop
Focus: Advanced candidate preparation for those ready to enter national executive search pools.
Objectives:
- Assess readiness for senior leadership positions and identify strategic gaps.
- Refine application materials, leadership statements, and reference strategies.
- Understand how search committees evaluate presidential and VP candidates.
- Plan your leadership journey intentionally over 12–24 months.
Key Topics:
- Crafting a senior leadership narrative rooted in community/civic impact and institutional vision.
- Preparing comprehensive portfolios: CVs, leadership statements, references.
- Engaging with boards, consultants, and high-stakes interview panels.
- Common pitfalls for senior-level civic leaders transitioning to executive roles.
Strategic visibility through Campus Compact networks and national platforms.
Who should attend?
- Senior administrators positioning for cabinet or presidential roles
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