Talent Empowerment Program

A ten-month career development opportunity designed for high-achieving, full-time staff in Student Affairs. This program aims to promote personal and professional development and equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers, regardless of their chosen field. It's specifically designed for those in the early to mid stages of their professional journey.

The program will use a cohort-based model to provide a structured, supportive, and collaborative environment that fosters a sense of community, accountability, and shared growth among its participants.

Program participants will:

  • Learn more about critical and emerging issues in higher education and student affairs from current leaders in the field.
  • Be introduced to key decision-makers at Florida State University and other area colleges, universities, and organizations.
  • Partner with a senior leader in FSU Student Affairs in a mentor-mentee relationship, through which they’ll develop and discuss a career action plan that connects their long and short-term goals with potential opportunities and networking relationships for professional advancement and growth.

Curriculum Overview (2023-2024)*

Leadership experts from Student Affairs or related fields in higher education will give presentations on the following topics.

Full Curriculum Overview 2023-24

*Subject to change based on presenter availability.

Eligibility*

  • An employee who works full-time with the DSA.
  • Has been employed with the DSA for at least one year.
  • Has demonstrated exceptional performance at a high level.
  • Job positions that fall under the categories of coordinators, assistant directors, and associate directors or their equivalent.

We acknowledge that certain positions and titles can be interpreted differently. As a result, individuals in Director or Executive Director positions, or those with primary oversight of a Department (not a program area), are not qualified to take part.

*Applicants are required to obtain support from their individual supervisors.

Commitment to Participation

Selected participants are required to attend the entire program as outlined in the curriculum overview. If you cannot commit to attending the entire program as outlined in the curriculum overview at this time, we appreciate your consideration and hope you might explore participating in a future opportunity.

Application Procedure

  1. ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
    All prospective applicants are required to complete an application form.
  2. APPLICATION DEADLINE:
    The deadline for submitting applications is August 31, 2023. It is imperative that all materials, including the application and supervisor's letter of support, are received by this date to be considered.
  3. SELECTION PROCESS:
    Successful candidates will be chosen for participation after the application review. Those selected will be contacted directly with comprehensive information regarding the next steps.
  4. COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATION:
    All chosen participants are expected to commit to attending the entirety of the Program.

 

We appreciate your interest in the program and are excited to receive your application. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Darryl Lovett at dlovett@fsu.edu.