You may have been thinking about it for a while. Perhaps others have encouraged you. Or you suddenly find yourself with an offer on the table. Should you make a career move from faculty to administration or from one administrative rung to the next? Here I offer key questions and advice to guide your thinking and actions. After all, once you make the move, you will likely never be able to go back to things just as they were.
How Leaders Shape, Signal, and Build Cultures: A Discussion Guide for Academic Leaders and Their Teams
Among the many desired traits most prized in academic leadership, the ability to shape (or reshape) institutional culture is sometimes overlooked in favor of fiscal acumen, the ability to drive
Lisa Jasinski
May 4, 2026
