For some employees, a term appointment can be a stepping stone to new skills, broader experience, and unexpected career opportunities. After observing 10 new term appointments posted under the CEMI program, technical communicator Carlyn Chatfield reflected on two career decisions she faced in a previous modernization initiative' short-term assignments. Read the full story of how these experiences--one accepted, one declined--helped shape a career spanning two decades in higher education IT.

If you're wondering whether a term role might be right for you, CEMI currently has 16 opportunities available across multiple specialties, including data and analytics, cybersecurity, project management, organizational change management, and more. Learn where the openings are posted, what positions are available, and what to consider when evaluating a term appointment.