Elevate Your Career Center Expertise!
Limited Spaces Available - Apply by April 18th, 5pm! Accepted participants will be notified by April 25th.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your career center skills.
Join the NCACE Operations Academy - a 2-day immersive experience for professionals at higher education career centers!
Who: Professionals currently employed at a career center of an institution of higher education (Not recommended for graduate assistants or staff with less than one year of professional experience).
Time Commitment: Watch 3-4 pre-work videos, complete reflection worksheets based on self-arranged interviews, observations, and research (approx. 10 hours), then join the in-person working session on July 17th & 18th in Charlotte, NC.
Limited Spaces Available - Apply by April 18th, 5pm! Accepted participants will be notified by April 25th.
Explore Topics Like:
· Analyzing Your Positioning: Identify "pain points" and collaborative opportunities within your institution.
· Understanding Resource Allocation: Learn to maximize budget, human capital, and streamline operations for optimal efficiency.
· Strategic Planning - Micro/Macro Levels: Develop long-term growth strategies for your career center.
· Operationalizing Your Operation: Build processes, policies, and data-driven analytics for effective office management.
Format:
· Pre-work includes: watching 3-4 videos, completing reflection worksheets based on self-arranged interviews, observations, and research (approx. 10 hours).
· Two-day experience with team simulations, building a career center based on provided resources.
· "Choose your own adventure" simulation with real-time decision-making and group collaboration.
· Mini-scenarios for nimble thinking and adapting to unexpected situations.
Registration Includes: Morning coffee/tea, power snacks, lunch, and parking passes.
Registration Does Not Include: Dinner, lodging, and travel costs.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your career center skills.
Questions? Contact Patrick Madsen at pmadsen@charlotte.edu.