October 13 - 17, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
The higher ed job market has shifted dramatically. Political interference, anti-DEI backlash, institutional instability, and values misalignment are making it harder than ever to find roles where you can truly thrive. In this new landscape, this 5-day bootcamp gives you the clarity, strategy, and confidence to move from application to offer. You’ll clarify your priorities, assess institutional culture, refine your materials, and prepare for interviews — so you can make career decisions that align with your values, not just what’s on paper.
This 5-day job search bootcamp equips you with the structure, tools, and confidence to move from application to offer with clarity and purpose. Together, we’ll sharpen your strategy, strengthen how you show up as a candidate, and align each step of your search with your personal values and professional goals so you don’t just land a job, you find the right fit.
Preparing to enter the market and eager to job search with clarity, confidence, and alignment.
Ready for the next professional move and seeking tools to navigate today’s shifting higher ed landscape.
Chairs, deans, and seasoned administrators pursuing roles that better reflect their leadership identity and values.
Today’s job search requires more than strong credentials. It demands cultural fluency, political awareness, and intentional decision-making. This bootcamp gives you the tools to assess, align, and act with clarity at every stage of the process.
Includes everything in Bootcamp Essential, plus:
Includes everything in Bootcamp Enhanced, plus:
Dr. Nicole R. Robinson is a nationally recognized academic consultant and former university associate vice president with 25+ years in higher ed leadership. As founder of Cultural Connections by Design, she helps institutions build inclusive, purpose-driven cultures using her signature 4P’s Culture Framework™—(People, Place, Process, and Power. Nicole has supported more than 150 colleges and universities in navigating culture challenges, leadership transitions, and strategic planning, helping institutions build people-centered cultures that align mission with practice.
Yes. This program qualifies as professional development training in higher education leadership and career advancement. If needed, we are happy to provide a receipt formatted with professional development language for institutional reimbursement.
The Bootcamp is designed to fit your schedule while still giving you the benefit of live interaction. Each day features a live (synchronous) session, with multiple time options to accommodate different time zones. Every session is recorded, so if you can’t join live, you won’t miss out — you’ll have access to the replays, slides, and resources to review at your own pace. Many participants actually revisit the recordings later to reinforce the lessons or catch details they missed the first time.
You’ll need a reliable internet connection, access to Zoom, and space to engage fully during the session. We also recommend bringing your current CV or resume, cover letter, and a list of institutions/roles you’re targeting.
No required prep is needed. All resources and materials will be provided, and early registrants will have the opportunity to begin reflecting on their priorities before the sessions begin.
No. This program is designed for a wide range of higher education professionals — faculty, staff, and administrators, graduate students — who are seeking new roles or career advancement in today’s shifting academic landscape.
No problem! If you need to move to a different session, just follow these quick steps:
Step 1: Open your confirmation email from Zoom for the original session and click “Cancel Registration.”
Step 2: Return to this page and register for your new preferred session using the correct Zoom link.
Step 3: Add the new session to your calendar so you don’t miss it.
Tip: Because space is limited, we recommend making changes as soon as possible to secure your spot.
