SoACE LEAD Program

The SoACE Leadership Development Committee is pleased to continue the 5th offering of the LEAD Program! This cohort-based program has been designed for SoACE members preparing for broader contributions, career advancement, and deeper engagement within SoACE.

Areas of broad exposure will include:

    • Strategic Leadership & Change: Leading with vision in times of complexity
    • Student Support & Career Readiness: Advising for impact across identities and interests
    • Data & Decision Making: Turning insight into action
    • Partnerships & Collaboration: Building sustainable connections on and off campus.

2025 Application

Application Deadline - Friday, July 11th

Applicants must be current members of SoACE and have the support of their direct supervisor. All applications must include supervisor's acknowledgment indicating that your organization will endorse your participation in this program. Please be prepared to answer all questions. This application must be fully completed and signed before review by the selection committee.

If your application is approved, the fee for the program is $500.00, inclusive of all program fees and materials.

SUBMIT A LEAD APPLICATION

REQUIRED APPLICATION QUESTIONS - REVIEW BEFORE SUBMITTING FORM

You will need to have all the responses prepared when completing the application. There is not an option to save and continue your work. You will also need your supervisor to complete a brief endorsement of your application into the program.

  1. Contact Information
  2. Resume

Essay Questions

  1. What qualities do you believe are essential for effective leadership in Career Services today? Please share how you embody one or more of these qualities through specific examples from your professional experience.
  2. To better inform our curriculum, identify and elaborate on three areas of professional growth that you would like to focus on through this program.

OTHER INFORMATION

Participation involves monthly sessions delivered virtually requiring 2 hours (120 minutes) of active engagement with a video conferencing/learning platform system. These monthly sessions will begin in August and conclude in May of the following year. The meetings will be held on the following dates from from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET/ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT.

  • August 28
  • September 25
  • October 30
  • November 20
  • December 10 (Annual Conference Meet Up - Not Required)
  • January 29
  • February 26
  • March 26
  • April 30
  • May 28 (Graduation)

Participation involves interacting professionally with invited faculty presenters, SoACE leadership, and members of the SoACE LEAD Fellows cohort. To provide an optimal learning environment, participants will be expected to reflect monthly sessions (and other SoACE LEAD activities) on their work/personal calendars to limit interruptions, review required readings in advance of sessions, and to engage in conversation with respect and professionalism.

While not a requirement, attending the SoACE Annual Conference for program delivery and cohort activities is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact the SoACE Office - [email protected].