There Is No Perfect Path: Five Career Strategies for Navigating an Unscripted Student Affairs Journey

There Is No Perfect Path: Five Career Strategies for Navigating an Unscripted Student Affairs Journey

Few student affairs careers follow a straight line. Drawing from Dr. Sonja Ardoin's five career strategy components, this panel brings together professionals from different career stages to share stories of planning, opportunities, setbacks, pivots, and growth. Participants will gain practical strategies for setting goals, navigating uncertainty, embracing new possibilities, and intentionally shaping a fulfilling career journey.

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Identify how lifelong learning, extending experiences, networking, self-reflection, and professional development influence career growth and decision-making.
2. Recognize strategies for navigating opportunities, setbacks, pivots, and transitions throughout a student affairs career.
3. Develop an individualized approach to career planning that aligns with personal values, professional aspirations, and evolving life circumstances.

 

📍 Virtual

📅 October 1, 2026 - 4:00 PM ET

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