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Reflection to Direction

Intentional Career Planning for Higher Education Leaders

This 3-part virtual workshop guides higher ed leaders from self-reflection to purpose. Confidently advance through roles that both energize you and enable you to make the greatest impact with your unique skillset.

From Reflection to Results: Career Planning with A Purpose

Location:

Virtual
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Dates & Times:

June 18, June 23, and June 25, 2026
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2-4:00 PM ET
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Program fee:²

9$750
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HERS will be in touch with the full cohort shortly after the registration deadline.

² HERS is a nonprofit organization. The Program Fee helps defray our technology and program facilitator expenses, as well as various administrative costs. Please review our GuideStar profile for further information about our financials and nonprofit status.

Please consult our virtual workshop and virtual program series cancellation and refund policy.

Please see our confidentiality and non-distribution policy for virtual programs and workshops. By registering for this program, you agree to abide by this policy.

Registration Closed

DEADLINES:

Registration: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Payment: Monday, June 15, 2026
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Program Info

Join Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) for a 3-part virtual workshop series focused on intentional career planning for leaders in higher education. This program is open to participants of all genders. It is designed for professionals who are reflecting on their career direction, preparing for a career transition, or considering a strategic pivot in higher education or related fields.

Through self-reflective and hands-on activities, group dialogue, peer engagements, and facilitator-led conversations, you will explore the following questions:

Who am I?
What do I want?
How do I get there?
What do I need?

By answering these questions, you can find a new direction for your career that energizes you (or reenergizes you), is attainable with the right next steps, and leads to higher career satisfaction.

Read below for detailed descriptions of the program sessions, including facilitators and learning outcomes.

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This program is open to participants of all genders and is geared toward professionals who are reflecting on their career direction, preparing for a career transition or considering a strategic pivot in higher education or adjacent fields.

Who should attend

This virtual program is designed for higher education professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers—whether that means advancing, pivoting, or re-establishing their professional identity.

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Early-to-Mid Career Professionals

You’ve been in your first higher education role for 3-5 years and are beginning to think beyond entry-level work. Eager to build momentum toward a promotion and gain confidence in your skills, this program will help you articulate your transferable strengths, clarify your career direction, and prepare for the leap into your next role.

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Pivoting Professionals

After nearly a decade in your role, you’re ready for a new challenge. You’re wondering how to broaden your scope into areas like student success or enrollment management—without starting over. This program provides the structure, tools, and support to assess your transferable skills, identify growth opportunities, and strategically shift into a new functional area that excites and inspires you.

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Re-Entering or Re-Positioning Leaders

Life changes, relocations, or new aspirations may have you considering a fresh direction. Your imagining stepping away from a faculty role and exploring opportunities in academic administration, nonprofits, or consulting. If you’re seeking clarity on your options, confidence in reframing your past experiences, and momentum to re-establish your professional identity, this program will help you craft a compelling narrative that positions you for leadership and meaningful new opportunities.

For those who are actively applying for or seeking executive-level roles, we recommend registering for the Next Stages, Next Steps program.

What you’ll learn

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Articulate a personal career vision statement rooted in core values, skills, abilities, and interests.

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Understand the landscape of career opportunities in higher education and related roles.

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Map transferable skills across functional areas of higher education and adjacent areas.

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Evaluate alignment between their current professional portfolio (CV, bio, cover letter) and aspirational roles.

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Develop a plan for next career steps related to developing application materials, expanding professional development opportunities, and building a support network.

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Co-create a list of resources to support next steps in the career planning process.