Benefits
As coach, you will have the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, build marketing and networking expertise, hone training delivery skills, share knowledge and expertise, support the professional growth of your trainee cohort, connect with coaches and trainees from your own as well as other NAFSA regions, contribute to the development of skilled international educators, and give back to the international education field.
Additionally, Academy Coaches will receive complimentary NAFSA Annual Conference registration to attend the conference alongside their cohort of Academy trainees.
Support
Academy Coaches receive the following support:
- Specialized training focusing on six coaching proficiencies
- Ongoing coaching guidance and support through virtual training sessions
- Support of a community of Academy coaches across regions through the Academy Coach cohort
- Development and coordination of the overall Academy program by Academy leadership team
- Support and recommendations by the Academy leadership team as needed and/or requested by coaches
Please note: Travel to/from the NAFSA Annual Conference, along with meals and lodging for meetings before/during the conference, is not covered. Other operating expenses members incur in offices/at home, such as copies, phone calls, etc. are not reimbursed.