Presentations 

Search professionals from SJG present on a variety of career advancement topics to leaders in higher education at national and regional association meetings, specific professional groups, and by special invitation from higher education institutions nationwide. The following are just some of the presentations offered through SJG.

2009

NASPA - Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Professionals
January 8-11, 2009
Clearwater Beach, FL
Presenting: Ellen Heffernan, Partner
"Charting Your Career Path"

Northern Illinois University -Institute for Career Advancement in Student Affairs
January 15, 2009
DeKalb, IL
Keynote Speaker: Ellen Heffernan, Partner

NIRSA
April 1-4, 2009
Charlotte, NC
Co-Presenting: Ellen Heffernan, Partner with Teri Bump of American Campus Communities (ACC) and Dean Bresciani:
"Fundraising: Creating and Cultivating Innovative Business Partnerships"

NASPA/The Placement Exchange
Seattle, WA
March 7-11, 2009
Presenters: Ellen Heffernan, Partner; Peter Rosenberg, Senior Associate;
Co-Presenters: Ellen Heffernan, Partner & Teri Bump (ACC)
"Types of Interviews"      
"Types of Interviews"      
"The Importance of References" 
"How to Build a Diverse Candidate Pool"  
"Salary, Benefits and Negotiations"  
"The On Campus Visit: What to Expect" 

2008 

Alice Manicur
January 10-13, 2008
Clearwater Beach, FL
Session: Ellen Heffernan
"Preparing For Your Next Career Move"

NASPA/The Placement Exchange
March 8-11, 2008
Boston, MA
Session: Ellen Heffernan, Partner; Jennifer N. Hiatt, Search Associate
"How to Build a Diverse Candidate Pool & How Do You Market Your Position?
"Conference Interview Tips"
"Types of Interviews"
"How to work with a search firm when hiring"
"On Campus Hosting and Etiquette"
"The Importance of References"
"Salary, Benefits & Negotiations"

NHTI Seminar
June 6-10, 2008
University of Maryland
Session: Ellen Heffernan, Partner
"Charting Your Career Path"

OCPA - Mid-Level Manager Institute
July 25, 2008
Worthington, OH
Session: Ellen Heffernan, Partner
"Career Development and Personal Assessment"

NASPA - Institute for New Senior Student Affairs Officers
October 5-7,2008
Washington, D.C.
Pre-Conference Workshop: Ellen Heffernan, Partner
"On Boarding as a new Vice President of Student Affairs: A Confidential Discussion."

NASPA - Region V & VI
November 5-8, 2008
Long Beach, CA
Presenting: Peter W. Rosenberg, Senior Associate
"Charting Your Career Path"

SACSA/NASPA - Region III
November 1-4, 2008
Hilton Head, SC
Session: Ellen Heffernan, Partner
"Charting Your Career Path"

AIMHO
November 7-9, 2008
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
Session: Ellen Heffernan, Partner; Jennifer N. Hiatt, Search Associate
"Personal Marketing"

NACUBO - Women's Leadership Institute
December 7-10, 2008
Amelia Island, FL
Session: Ellen Heffernan