Criteria

To be eligible for board office nomination, applicants must hold either a Professional or Regular NCDA membership, based on the office sought. The NCDA President-Elect-Elect position and ACA Governing Council Representative position requires 6 consecutive years of membership. The rest of the offices require 2 consecutive years of membership. In addition to knowledge about and experience in the career development field, the Nominations and Elections Committee seeks leadership candidates with a demonstrated commitment and service to the organization, a working knowledge NCDA’s governance, and a temperament that contributes to and generates group consensus, wisdom, and vision.

Ideally, candidates should have the following qualifications:

· Trustee-at-large candidates must possess skill and knowledge of the particular focus set by the NCDA Board. The focus for this position changes for each term and specific criteria will be added to the Application Form.

More detailed responsibilities for each position are include in the NCDA Policy and Procedures Manual (Link to Manual). The job description for Trustee-At-Large can be found HERE

Any member in good standing may make nominations and self-nominations are welcomed.

Please complete all sections below.

Question 9 requires a response between 1750-3000 characters
Questions 10 and 11 requires a response between 1200-5000 characters

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* 1. Personal Information

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* 2. Membership Information (Information can be found under Member Profile when you log into Members Only

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* 3. Employment Information

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* 4. Education Information

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* 5. Upload your Resume

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* 6. How many years have you been working in the career development field?

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* 7. NCDA Service: What Committees, Councils, or other NCDA related groups have you taken part and for how long?

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* 8. Have you served on the NCDA Board in the past?

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* 9. Service to Other Associations/Organizations
Please list any other leadership or service position you have held with other associations or organizations, and include the dates of service.

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* 10. NCDA Leadership Academy

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* 11. Short Essay Questions

Share your knowledge (if any) on NCDA's history of international engagements and advocacy

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* 12. What is your vision of the position in which you are applying? How would you effectively connect with volunteers and leadership across geographically and culturally diverse areas? (requires a response between 1750-3000 characters)

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* 13. What unique skills or international engagement experience do you possess that would qualify you for the position in which you are applying, such as organizing webinars, convening committees, and leading conference sessions (requires a response between 1200-5000 characters)

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* 14. Please describe how you promote diversity, inclusion and belonging in the career development field. Please feel free to share examples that demonstrate your commitment to DEIB practices. (requires a response between 1200-5000 characters)

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* 15. If nominated and elected, will you make your board service a priority by attending all boards meetings (three face-to-face meetings in October, February, and June and 4-5 one-hour long conference calls)? Domestic travel expenses will be covered by the association. See the Policy and Procedures Manual for international travel reimbursement details located on page 8.

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* 16. Will you fully participate as a board liaison to assigned committees and initiatives and advocate for their needs?

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* 17. Will you abide by the NCDA Conflicts of Interest/Duty to Disclose? (Listed on the NCDA Website)

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* 18. Do you agree to abide by and advocate for the NCDA Code of Ethics? (Listed on the NCDA Website)

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* 19. Reference #1:
NCDA requires two references. Please list with phone and email information so the committee may contact them

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* 20. Reference #2:
NCDA requires two references. Please list with phone and email information so the committee may contact them

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* 21. Supervisor Support:
NCDA requires an acknowledgement of the level of involvement from your supervisor.  Please include the name, phone, and email address of your supervisor.  If you are self employed, simply state it below.

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* 22. Do you hold an NCDA Credential?

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