Survey Research On Student Affairs Professionals Who Completed A National Association Of Student Personnel Administrators Interim Executive Placement In The Last Three Years

This survey research examines the population and experiences of Student Affairs administrators who applied for and completed a National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Interim Executive Placement over the last three years. Candidates apply through the NASPA Interim Executive Placement Services website; Keeling & Associates, LLC facilitates the match-making of these professionals with the institution seeking an interim. Over the last three years, Keeling & Associates has connected 24 interim executives with placements, of which, 16 completed this research survey. The purpose of the study was to learn more about the professionals completing NASPA Interim Executive Placements and why they sought the position, along with gain an understanding of the perceived barriers, lessons learned, and recommendations to aid in the success of future NASPA Interim Executive Placements. Additionally, the study sought to establish what assistance or guidance Keeling & Associates and host institution could provide to aid in the success of future NASPA Interim Executive Placements. The quantitative data captured provided insight into the host institutions, along with the demographics, placement details, and responsibilities of the interims. The summarized findings from the study are presented descriptively, numerically, and graphically.