NAA and NU Resources for You

Presented by: Sia Apostolakis (GC94)Lacy Schneider (GC09)Cathy Wojcik

Today’s session:

• Who are NAA’s partners on campus?• What online resources can I promote at

our club events?• What resources are available on the NAA

site to build stronger alumni networks?• What resources does NU have for alumni

in career/life transition?• What volunteer opportunities exist at

NAA?

NAA’s On-Campus Partners

• School of Continuing Studies• Other NU Schools, Deans• Athletics• Development Directors• Career services offices• Division of Student Affairs

NU Schools

• School of Continuing Studies– Undergraduate and Graduate

degree programs– Post-baccalaureate and

Professional Development certificates

– http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/

Online Education Resources

• NuWrite – Northwestern’s Online Writing Resources - http://nuwrite.northwestern.edu/

• NU Office of Fellowships - http://www.northwestern.edu/fellowships/

NU Schools

• Directors of Development (DODs)• Deans• Department Chairs• Faculty

NU Athletics

• Strong relationship between NAA and NU Athletics

• Sports- themed tours • Away-game tailgates• Assist with requests for sports-

related speakers

Development Directors

• Know donor prospects in your region

• How can this help you?– Potential speakers– Event hosts– Networking volunteers

Alumni Career Services

• Decentralized at NU• NAA – career/networking events,

eLearning, online resources, links to other NU schools and UCS

• University Career Services – one-on-one consultations, assessments, employment resources, job fairs

Job Posting Options

• NAA• University Career Services• NU School of Law Center for Career

Strategy and Advancement• Kellogg Career Management Center• Medill Career Services• School of Communication – EPICS• Bienen School of Music

Online networking options

• Northwestern CareerNet• LinkedIn

– Several NU alumni groups– Official NU alumni group – 13,500+

members

• VocationVacations• Kellogg Career Network

Event ideas

• Networking event in a box• Young Alumni Programming Guide• Top 5 list:

– Speed Networking– Using Online social media– Career transition topics– How to…build a personal brand, network,

write a cover letter– Second Acts

Promoting Community NU

• Message: The NAA Connects You At Home, On Campus, Online, Abroad

• Action items: – Use the Online Tools at

https://www.nwuconnection.com– Update your contact information; search

for classmates– Become a fan on Facebook – Join the Northwestern alumni group on

LinkedIn

Volunteer Opportunities

• Visit “Get Involved”

Question & Answer