Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 3:00PM–4:00PM ET | Online

Webinar | Building Your Higher Ed Technology Career with Strategic Confidence

Provided by Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

This webinar is a part of the EDUCAUSE Industry Insights series.

All of us have influence regardless of where we sit on the organizational chart. However, understanding how to harness the agency we have amid tricky political dynamics and unwritten rules can be daunting. Leveraging our personal influence in higher education requires building confidence while practicing self-awareness of our skills and areas for growth, discerning when to sit back and when to speak out, and understanding how best to work with mentors and leaders.

In this webinar, you’ll learn from members of the Young Professionals Advisory Committee and Ellucian about strategies for building your confidence and influence within the higher education technology ecosystem.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Consider how to evaluate where you have influence in higher education, regardless of your title.
  • Adopt skills for building your confidence and self-awareness to navigate institutional dynamics.
  • Understand how to leverage mentors and leaders to build your career from contributor to influencer to leader.

Presenters

  • Samantha Kessler

    Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian

  • Zach Lonsinger

    Interim Innovation and Experiences Manager, The Pennsylvania State University

  • Chris Moloney

    Director, Strategy, Innovation and Delivery Excellence, Ellucian

  • Nicole Savitsky

    Business Intelligence Analyst, Montgomery County Community College

  • Nicolas Tallent

    Senior Solutions Architect, Ellucian

Accessibility

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