Career Development Center

Want ideas of how to continue to hone your skills for the next step in your career? Looking for a new challenge, but not sure what career options there are for you? Interested in moving to a new location or looking for a new job? Do you have have some positions you need to fill? If any of these questions ring a bell with you, then stop by the CASE V Career Development Center sponsored by the University of Michigan during the conference. The Career Development Center provides:

  • Resources to help you drive your career forward
  • Information about careers in development
  • Tips to recognize your strengths and way to find the right fit for you
  • Coaching to help you with your job search, resume, interview or to help you plan your career
  • Open position descriptions (for job seekers)
  • "Positions Desired" (A private way to post and review resumés)
  • A workshop to help you find ways to enhance your skills on-the-job

Visit with Tracy Williams, CASE Career Center Specialist from CASE-Washington

Career Development Center hours:
Sunday, Noon-4 p.m.
Monday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m.-Noon

Special Career Development Center Sessions

A Career Development Center Special Workshop:
Learning in a Fast Paced World: Enhancing Your Skills on the Fly
Monday, 8-9 a.m.
Mississippi Room — Level 2
Too busy to sit in a classroom all day? Is the CASE conference an exception to the time you usually take to learn new things? Take time to look at ways to enhance your skills and knowledge while on the job and from your life in general.
— Amy Lavi, Assistant Director, Recruitment and Personnel Planning, Office of University Development, University of Michigan
— Dana Hefele, Assistant Director, Professional Education & Training, Office of Development, University of Michigan

Roundtable Discussion sponsored by the Career Development Center:
Work & Life Balance: Managing Expectations
Tuesday, 8-9 a.m.
Resource Center — Level 1
Join us while we share ideas to aid you in getting your life balanced between career, family and what you need personally.
— Betsy Jackman, Recruitment and Training Specialist, University Development, University of Illinois-Chicago
— Erin Hall, Senior Associate Director, Recruitment and Personnel Planning, Office of University Development, University of Michigan

1:1 Career Coaching Sessions

A Partnership of Coaches provided by Development Staff from University of Michigan, UCLA, and University of Illinois–Chicago
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
Monday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Need help with an aspect of your career? Our 1:1 Coaching Sessions can provide assistance with career-related help in:
— Career paths in development and alumni relations
— Reviewing your resume
— Interview preparation
— Finding ways to get recognized for your next promotion

Any career-related questions are welcome!

Sign up confidentially before or during the conference to arrange a time.
Contact us via email at career-case@umich.edu
or call us at
(734) 276-5850 (Robin Sober),
(734) 239-3331 (Amy Lavi), 310-617-9162 (Marnie Bodek) or visit the Career Development Center

Looking for a job?

E-mail or submit two copies of your resume for "Positions Wanted." Specify clearly the following items: (a) Position, (b) Type of institution (c) Geographical area you desire. For example:

Associate Director of Alumni Affairs seeks opportunity at a large university in the Chicagoland area. More than five years of experience and success in designing programs, reaching new audiences, supervising volunteers and managing event budgets. Open to small and large environments and would be available after Jan. 1, 2007.

Blind entries accepted. E-mail or submit two copies of your resume; identify one entry with your name, address, current position, phone number and e-mail address for Career Center use. Indicate whether or not you will be attending the CASE V conference.

Seeking a new staff member?

E-mail or submit five copies of your job announcement for "Positions Available." For example:

Liberal Arts College in the Midwest (Urban Setting) seeks Associate Director for Annual Giving. Major responsibilities include: building relationships with prospects for gifts up to 20K; oversight of annual alumni solicitation, and goal setting and design of an annual giving plan. Supervises two assistants to implement direct mail and telephone campaigns. Candidates with three to five years of relevant experience, strong presentation skills, demonstrated success in setting and reaching giving goals are encouraged to apply. Submit writing sample with resume.

Blind entries accepted. E-mail or submit five copies of your blind posting; identify one entry with a contact name, institution, address, current position, phone number and e- mail address for Career Center use. Indicate whether or not you will be attending the CASE V conference.

Submitting Career Center Materials

Send all materials by Dec. 4, 2006 to:

CASE V Career Center
c/o Tyler Bowen
Alumni Director
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-6257
Fax: 507-537-6426
bowent@southwestmsu.edu

Career Mentoring

Starting a career in the advancement field can be overwhelming. In addition to figuring out your job and how to be successful at that, you also need to understand how all aspects of advancement work together, how the institution works, who the players are, and be up-to-date on current developments in the field. Developing your own professional network of colleagues who share similar work goals and have faced similar situations can be very valuable.

CASE V has a Career Mentoring Program that can be an important first step in developing your network. CASE V members who are attending the conference may apply to either be placed with a career mentor or to serve as a career mentor. (While the opportunity is open to all members, it is recommended that those who wish to be a career mentor have at least three years experience in their current profession.)

Read more about serving as a mentor or being placed with a mentor.