03/19/2018

NCDA Credentialing Commission Seeks Applicants for Open Positions

The NCDA Credentialing Commission (aka Commission) is seeking applicants to fill three open positions on this Commission. Below is the NCDA Credentialing Commission Application Form and additional information about the Commission.

Background and Purpose

NCDA undertook this credentialing initiative to define the various types of practitioners in the field of career development and then to certify individuals who meet the various requirements and competencies required of them. As a world leader in the field of career development, NCDA is uniquely positioned to define and certify these practices. We believe these credentials are extremely beneficial to those seeking to enhance their career development expertise. These credentials are rigorous and comprehensive in nature. The purpose of the Commission is to serve the general public and the career services community by using NCDA standards and ethics for defining roles in the field of career services and recognize those who demonstrate and maintain a high level of professional competencies. The Commission is in its second year of operation, assuming its current structure January 1, 2017. The Commission works under the direction of the NCDA Board of Trustees.

We are currently seeking new Commission members for ONLY three positions:

Requirements:

• The Certified Career Services Provider and Certified Master of Career Services Representative must hold the credential for the position he/she wishes to represent and will serve a 3-year term: October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2021.
• The Commission Co-chair must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Commission member.

The Work of a Commissioner:

1. The Commission meets by teleconferencing between 6-10 times per year along with meeting at the NCDA Global Career Development Conference annually in the summer. Generally, one or two additional face-to-face meetings are planned, often in conjunction with one of NCDA’s Career Practitioner Institutes (in the spring and fall). All travel related expenses for the meeting at the Global Conference will be the responsibility of each Commission member. It is required that Commission members attend all meetings.
2. Commission members are responsible for working on Commission issues as well as overseeing the area that they represent.
3. Commission members spend a considerable amount of time working on related projects outside of meeting times, and work to (a) research and gather credible information, (b) advance special projects, (c) develop drafts of policies and procedures, and (d) serve on work groups related to the Commission’s mission, functions and needs.
4. All Commission members must be able to complete assigned duties, often between official meetings, based upon the deadlines voted/agreed upon in Commission meetings or provided by Commission leadership.
5. Commission members must make the full Commission aware of any potential conflicts of interest and must recuse themselves of any Commission votes on matters in which a potential conflict of interest exists.

Qualifications and How to Apply:

The details of the work required, qualifications, and application are found in the 2018 Call for Commission Members. The deadline to apply is April 5, 2018.