This course will prepare leaders in college admission offices to meet the needs of today’s employees. Learn how to find and develop employees that will be an asset to your team.
The basics:
- Intended audience: Postsecondary admission officers.
- Cost: $225 for NACAC members, $400 for nonmembers.
- Estimated completion time: Five weeks.
- Participants have six months to access and complete the course.
- Upon completion: A completion certificate and a digital badge.
Course description:
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the key elements of writing a position description.
- Outline the essential components to onboard new staff.
- Recognize generational differences in employee needs.
- Discuss critical elements associated with productive staff evaluations.
- Build a roadmap for staff development.
Registration options:
| Cohort | Start Date | Live Session #1 | Live Session #2 | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Wednesday, July 17 | Wednesday, July 17th (11am-1pm ET) |
Wednesday, August 14th (11am- 1pm ET) |
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is limited. As of Aug. 1, 2023, all requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by one month) or changes to course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.
Cost:
- $225 for NACAC members*
- $400 for nonmembers
A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants. If your office would qualify for this discount, contact customer service for a promo code prior to registration.
*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Contact customer service for more information.
Questions?
For purchasing and billing questions, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org. For questions about the course, please email pd@nacacnet.org.
Program Director
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Derek Brinkley began his career in higher education at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2009 and has been fortunate to hold admission roles at four institutions, including the Mount, Xavier University, Loyola University Chicago, and Columbia College Chicago. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions at Columbia College Chicago and has spent over seven years at the college.
Derek has a passion for developing people and for navigating admission offices through the inevitable change that comes along with a career in enrollment management. He is a board director for the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC).
Derek holds a bachelor’s in early childhood education and a master’s in executive human resources development, both from Xavier University.
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