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HOW TO CONDUCT AN ADVISING JOB

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Alison K. Hoff, Academic AdvisorJill Parker, Director of Career Services

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

NACADA National Conference, Chicago, 2008

Agenda

A bit about us Where to start?

Self-Assessment Plan of Attack:

Document Preparation The Search Networking Interviewing Considering an Offer

References and Resources

A bit about us...

Alison Hoff, M.A. Academic Advisor Chair of the NACADA Member Career

Services Committee Experienced Search Chair for advising

and career positions Jill Parker, M.S., Ed.S., NCC

Director of Career Services Career Counselor

Where to start?

Self-Assessment

Document Preparation

The Search

Self-Assessment

Write down what you NEED (deal breaker) and what you WANT... New challenges? Offerings in doctoral studies? (discounted

rate?) Supervisory position with more

responsibility? Establish a new program? Work with __________ students? Type of institution? Others? (e.g., salary? location?)

Document Preparation

Documents to have prepared Resume Cover letter Handwritten thank-you cards (Or

typed letters, depending on legibility) References: 3-5 (professional and

academic)

The Resume

A resume is a 2D version of you, and it needs to summarize who you are and what you can do.

The goal of a resume is to get you an interview, not a job.

Develop one all-inclusive version, cut and paste as needed

The 20-second rule View samples on the NACADA Member

Career Services website Have professionals and mentors review

your resume.

The Resume, continued

A resume needs to be: Accurate and professional Targeted toward a specific position in a

specific department at a specific institution

Error-free; have several people look it over before sending it out

Simple and organized; full of action verbs Quantitative: How many students do you

advise? How many students attended the event? Include numbers and results.

The Resume, continued

Parts of a Resume Identification information Career objective: be specific for one job

and general for a posting online. Summary statement is optional

Qualifications Education (and where to list it) Experience or employment history (related and

unrelated) Activities, presentations, and leadership roles Honors/awards Relevant coursework National, regional, and state professional

association memberships and related conference involvement

The Resume, continued

References Letters or contact information? Requested with resume? Ask first! Update and notify– send copy of your

resume to them and include specific position descriptions for which you have applied

Communicate your career goal– it can lead to valuable opportunities through networking.

The Resume, continued

Two types Chronological Combination

Discuss these topics, too! Retention First Year Experience/ Living Learning

Communities Student learning outcomes Assessment Experience working with faculty FERPA Technology experience related to position

Banner, PeopleSoft, AdvisorTrac, DARS, etc.

Plan of Attack: The Search Do research on schools that have

what you need/want. NACADA offerings

Networking (national, regional, state conferences sessions, committees, lunch, sessions, etc.)

Postings online at: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu and click on position announcements

Postings at the conference boothSalary survey online

Plan of Attack: The Search, cont. Online Resources (Bookmark all websites)

www.academic360.com (links directly to HR web sites)

www.academiccareers.com Student Affairs .comHigher Ed Jobs .comwww.chronicle.comFacebookUniversity HR web sites NACADA online postings Other higher education professional

associations (NASPA, ACPA, regional professional associations)

Plan of Attack: Networking NACADA conferences (regional, state,

national, summer institute, etc.) Other professional association conferences Within the institution at which you

currently work (e.g., on a personal or committee level)

Community involvement Through Master’s/PhD classes Facebook, LinkedIn Internships/volunteering at another

institution

Plan of Attack: Interviewing Questions to ask your potential employer

Retention rate Advisor-student ratio Strategic plan of office and institution Budget growth or cuts Campus committee involvement level Decision-making level Professional development (funds and

opportunities) Student or academic affairs– relationship

between

Plan of Attack: Interviewing, cont. Do you need to give a presentation?

Choosing a topic wisely Using the logo and mission statement

The Little Things Matter Treats?

Will you be reimbursed for travel expenses?

Take an extra day to see the area if relocating

Be prepared for a day-long interview, if not longer

Considering An Offer

How much time is appropriate to ask for in considering an offer?

Relocation funds** Request to discuss healthcare plans

and insurance with HR rep Consider additional expenses (e.g.,

parking, commuting, and car insurance) Cost of living

www.homefair.com and www.bestplaces.net

Final Thoughts

Visit the conference Member Career Services booth to post openings, or to view postings and submit a resume

Suggestions even if you aren’t job searching: Start an accomplishments folder Update your resume now Seek professional development

inside/outside your field Stay current in your field, read journals,

monitor current trends, etc.

Final Thoughts, continuedMore suggestions even if you aren’t job searching:

Find a mentor Always be thinking about your next job

Offer to: Help teach a class Present at a local, state, or national

conference Take on new projects Join listservs and new committees Start an accomplishments folder.

References and ResourcesACPA (College Student Educators International)

http://www.myacpa.org/car/car_index.cfmChronicle Website

www.chronicle.com/search/jobs/Academic Careers

www.academiccareers.com IPFW Career Guide

www.ipfw.edu/career/assets/_files/ACCSCAEERGUIDE07.pdfHigher Ed Jobs .comwww.higheredjobs.comNACADA Website

www.nacada.ksu.eduNASPA (National Association of Student Affairs Administrators)

www.naspa.org/conference/career/index.cfmStudent Affairs .com

http://jobs.studentaffairs.com/#search

Thanks! And good luck!

Feel free to email us with any further questions… Alison K. Hoff: HoffA@ipfw.edu Jill Parker: ParkerJS@ipfw.edu