In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, shaped by shifting institutional priorities and strategies, finding the right position can be challenging. At Gateway, we understand the importance of securing roles that value international education training and experience and enable professionals to thrive and succeed.
To support international education professionals in this process, Gateway offers personalized and confidential career coaching services. Professionals often seek career coaching to identify their strengths, refine their professional profiles, and prepare for job searches. Leveraging extensive industry expertise, Gateway empowers clients to secure their next role with confidence, equipping them with the resources and insights needed to succeed in a competitive employment landscape.
Gateway’s Professional Career Coaching services are offered as a bundled package designed for professionals seeking new opportunities in international higher education. Services begin with a confidential application process followed by a detailed intake session with a dedicated Professional Career Coach. Throughout the process, you’ll enhance your professional presence with individual coaching modules and receive insights from a senior executive search consultant. Gateway offers ongoing support to guide you through the job search process, ensuring you have the resources to confidently pursue your next career opportunity.
Approved applicants will be paired with a Professional Career Coach who will conduct a thorough intake process to understand your individual goals and focus areas. This initial meeting includes a discussion of shared roles and responsibilities in the coaching process, along with instructions for a DiSC behavioral assessment, featuring Everything DiSC® on Catalyst and Everything DiSC® Management. (Additional assessment reports, such as Work of Leaders and Productive Conflict are available upon request and for an additional fee.)
Your Professional Career Coach will facilitate four interrelated coaching modules designed to enhance your professional presence and equip you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate your career path with clarity and confidence. Each session will be 60 minutes.
In this first module, your Professional Career Coach will debrief your assessment results and guide you through reflective exercises to gain deeper insight into your strengths, values, and professional identity.
This module helps you craft a powerful leadership statement that clearly communicates your core values and vision as a professional.
This module focuses on strengthening your professional brand. You’ll receive a personalized review of your LinkedIn profile and resume, along with practical tips to make your online presence more compelling.
This module focuses on refining your networking strategies and elevator pitch, helping you make a lasting impression and confidently connect with industry peers.
Clients will also meet one-on-one with a Senior Executive Search Consultant from Gateway Executive Search. This session will offer valuable insights into the hiring landscape, industry trends, and the qualities employers seek in candidates. You’ll receive personalized feedback on your career trajectory and discuss effective strategies for navigating the job market. The session also includes a cover letter review and, if needed, a mock interview and to enhance your approach to job applications and interviews.
For a period of three months, Gateway’s senior executive search consultant will provide ongoing support to help you throughout your job search. This includes guidance on strategy, feedback on applications, and assistance with interview preparation. With this support, you’ll have the resources and confidence to make successful strides toward your next professional opportunity.
Gateway is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all information shared with us. We handle all data with the highest level of security and discretion. In accordance with Gateway’s policies and the ICF Code of Ethics, our Professional Career Coaches are committed to protecting the identity of our clients and any information obtained during the coaching relationship will not be disclosed without the client’s express permission.
The Gateway team consists of Professional Career Coaches, trained by respectable providers certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and/or Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), as well as experienced executive search consultants. Each member brings a deep understanding of the international higher education profession, with diverse backgrounds in academia, administration, and leadership. Together, we offer a wealth of expertise to help you navigate the unique challenges of advancing in the international education field. Whether you’re pursuing a new role or refining your professional presence, the Gateway team provides personalized, strategic support grounded in real-world experience and a strong commitment to your success.
Dr. Jansa is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Board-certified coach, consultant, facilitator, mentor, and leader with over two decades of experience in international higher education and the nonprofit sector. A Certified Agile Coach, Agile Team Facilitator, and Everything DiSC® Certified Practitioner, Dr. Jansa specializes in assisting clients with career transitions and leadership development.
Ms. Spencer, founder of OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching, has a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities of the global education sector with three decades of experience. She partners with clients to provide executive, leadership and career coaching, including those who work to move up, or to move out of the sector. She is trained by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).
Dr. Winnie is a senior search consultant with Gateway Executive Search. She has over 30 years of experience in international higher education, having built or re-shaped comprehensive internationalization efforts at Smith College, Yale University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Southern Methodist University. Dr. Winnie has Professional Certification from the Forum on Education Abroad.
Our Professional Career Coaching services are offered at a bundled rate of $2,750. Current and recent graduates (within the previous 12 months) in international education or related fields may be eligible for a $250 discount. This investment provides you with tailored support throughout your job search journey, including personalized coaching modules, one-on-one consultations with industry experts, and three months of ongoing assistance. With Gateway, you gain access to invaluable resources and insights designed to help you confidently navigate your path to new career opportunities in the U.S.
Gateway will review completed applications and make a determination as to whether a prospective client is an appropriate candidate for Gateway’s Professional Career Coaching services. If accepted, applications will be provided with instructions on next steps. We look forward to working with you!
Dive into a nuanced exploration of the global discourse surrounding higher education in the United States. Join us for a panel discussion with esteemed international educators as we embark on a journey through the lenses of culture and international perspective, examining how global audiences interpret and engage with the ‘anti-woke’ discourse within the context of U.S. higher education. This engaging panel discussion will delve into the intersections of culture, ideology, and education, and the complex landscape of how international audiences perceive the ‘anti-woke’ narrative that has emerged within U.S. academia.
Whether you’re a senior international officer, or simply curious about the diverse viewpoints shaping U.S. higher education, this podcast episode will provide an invaluable space for critical analysis and insightful conversations.
Fanta Aw is a distinguished leader in international education, renowned for her extensive contributions to global learning, cross-cultural understanding, and educational equity. With a deep commitment to fostering connections between diverse cultures and promoting educational excellence, she has significantly impacted the international education community.
Fanta Aw’s career has been characterized by her dedication to advancing global education initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion, and nurturing partnerships that transcend borders. She has held influential roles in various organizations, advocating for the importance of international collaboration and learning experiences that empower individuals to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
As a thought leader and visionary, Fanta Aw’s insights and expertise have shaped discussions on the future of international education, emphasizing the significance of equitable access, cultural exchange, and lifelong learning. Her work has not only elevated institutions but has also inspired countless individuals to embrace the transformative power of global education.
Date: September 14th, 2023
Time: 12 noon ET
An experienced global researcher and administrator, Mark Beirn brings a critical approach to risk management, factoring structural racism and identity-based violence into his rubric for supporting equitable global mobility.
Specialization Areas:
– Global Risk Management
– Education Abroad
– Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in International Education
– Health and Safety
– Curriculum Development
Stephen Appiah-Padi is an international educator with several years of teaching and administrative experience in both 4 and 2-year HEIs. An experienced global education practitioner-scholar, with a demonstrated history of success in the field.
Dr. Appiah-Padi has a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in Educational Policy & Administration with a specialization in International/Intercultural Education.
At Northwestern College, he provided oversight in the administration of education abroad and international student services. In Lansing, Michigan, he first oversaw diversity and intercultural education at Lansing Community College, and later created the Center for International and Intercultural Education (CIIE) which merged intercultural engagement and international education programs of the institution, and he became its first director. Additionally, Dr. Appiah-Padi taught a course, “Diversity in the American Workplace”, to undergraduate management students of the College. In his current position, he provides leadership and vision in advancing strategic internationalization initiatives, including international partnerships and study abroad programs at Bucknell University.
Dr Appiah-Padi has created and facilitated several workshops for faculty and staff development in higher education and in business organizations. He has presented at several national and international conferences. In NAFSA, among several volunteer leadership positions, he has served as Dean of the Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication Workshop, the Leadership Development Committee member, Chair of the Africa Special Interest Group, and a Fellow of the Global Fellowship Program for mentoring emerging leaders of internationalization in African HEIs. He currently serves as a member of the NAFSA Board of Directors.
Dr. Rosa Almoguera has worked as an international educator for over twenty years. She was trained as a Hispanic Philologist at the Universidad Complutense, in Madrid, and did her M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. Her Ph.D., from Universidad Complutense included a field study and edition of written balladry “Romancero”. During many years Rosa combined teaching and her role as a senior administrator at the Fundación Ortega-Marañón in Toledo, Spain. At the Foundation, Rosa directed and, in many cases created, programs for the University of Minnesota, Notre Dame, Princeton, Ohio State, Arcadia, and the University of Chicago. She has also been a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota, University of Portland, and Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
Beginning in 2016, Rosa works as an international education consultant for both public and private European and US higher education institutions. Rosa has been successful in developing new partnerships and programs, as well as helping improve already existing ones.
Rosa is a member of Forum and NAFSA and has presented with higher education professionals on innovative academic and research programming, STEM in study abroad and Nationalism in Europe. Rosa is currently completing the final Professional Certification from the Forum on Education Abroad.
