Navigating a career in higher education can look very different depending on where you sit, your institution's values, and how the landscape continues to evolve. This dynamic panel brings together professionals from public and private universities across the U.S. with roles spanning cybersecurity, learning experience design, customer support, and nonprofit leadership, representing a cross-section of the varied career paths and opportunities within the broader higher ed ecosystem. Whether you're just getting started or considering your next move, this conversation will offer personal insights, hard-earned lessons, and tangible strategies for building a meaningful and sustainable career. We’ll explore how to grow in place, pivot between roles, stay resilient amid rapid change, and find purpose in service-oriented work that supports students, faculty, and institutions. Join us for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that highlights the different ways you can thrive—whether at a large R1 university, a regional institution, or a private liberal arts college.
