Professional Development Fellows

The goal of the Professional Development Fellows Program is to provide staff members considering a role as an administrator or supervisor with learning opportunities, experience, knowledge and skills related to success in administrative positions in higher education.

Program Schedule

January 2021, applicants will submit an application form, a resume and short essay providing a rationale and explaining their interest in the program.

February and March 2021, the four selected fellows will attend an orientation workshop, complete a career assessment, and complete the required online technology learning program, which will included the following courses in Linkedin Learning:

1. Word 2016 Essential Training
2. Excel 2016 Essential Training
3. PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training

Spring and Summer 2021, fellows will also attend the following workshops in the Leadership and Management Certificate Program:

1. Understanding a Manager’s Role and How to Avoid Pitfalls
2. The Leadership Challenge
3. Building a Service Culture: A Step-by-step Guide for Managers
4. Creative Thinking and Critical Decision Making
5. Project Management

Career Advancement

Near the end of the program, fellows will receive career counseling which will include instruction around resume development, interview skills, and job search techniques.

Application and Selection

What is the criteria for selection?
Interested applicants should do the following:

• Submit an essay describing the applicant’s career goals and objectives; why they want to be in the program.
• Attach a current resume.

Three to Five employees will be selected to participate in this highly selective program. Fellows and their department heads will be notified of their acceptance and must confirm commitment to the year-long program.