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Graduate Program Overview
Political Science
Careers for doctoral students Hear from two recent Ph.D. grads about how the program helped prepare them for their careers: Video of Political Science Fodie Batty FINAL Video of WMU Political Science Alumna -- Katia Levintova We have an excellent placement record of Ph.D. students over the last two decades; 70 percent have found tenure or tenure track jobs (or their equivalents overseas) and only four are in contingent positions. They balance work in government and university administration as contract researchers in research institutes or in the private sector.
https://wmich.edu/politics/graduate/overview
Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft
WMU News
Her supervisor was so impressed with her work that she hired Flanders to be the permanent resident artist moving forward. "This was an amazing opportunity for me," she says. "It was my first big art job, and it happened while I was still in college!" AN ARTISTIC HUB Outside of the classroom, Flanders has tapped into Kalamazoo's vibrant art community to develop as a professional artist.
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705
Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student interns with FOX Sports
Haworth College of Business
Working as a sports screening intern, he had the chance to create various types of media. With a love for both sports and digital video editing, Wojdylak was more than up for the job. During his time at FOX Sports, he gained experience producing a variety of content, including short- and long-form videos, game highlights and unique thumbnails.
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73119
Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!
College of Aviation
WMU Aviation Management and Operations Student Joseph Bos Posted by Tom Thinnes on December 4, 2023 Joseph Bos and his "assigned truck" during his internship at Denver International Airport "What you know" enhances any resume and "Who you know" can also be a positive factor in a job search. Joseph Bos has tapped into both. A junior at the WMU College of Aviation majoring in aviation management and operations , Bos is currently interning at Denver International Airport . with the Airside Operations Group entity based there.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2023/12/bos
Student Success and Marketing Specialist Senior
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010499 Pay grade: F Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Develops and implements multimedia communications and student success outreach initiatives for the Registrar's Office. Major duties Manages and executes a communication plan for the Registrar's Office. Designs promotional material, press releases, Web and social media content, in compliance with the University's visual brand identity and government regulations and guidelines requirements.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010499
Customer Relationship Management System Training Specialist
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010546 Pay grade: G Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Serves as the main point of contact for end users of the customer relationship management system. Major duties Designs and maintains instructional programs for customer relationship management training. Manages projects for the development and implementation of new features in the customer relationship management systems.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010546
Common Student Handbook
School of Social Work
Contact the Dean’s office about website and information board postings. The School of Social Work has a bulletin board outside the office that will be updated frequently to include information regarding current events, job postings, student services, and other relevant information. Open Flames No open flames are allowed in the College of Health and Human Services building.
https://wmich.edu/socialwork/common-student-handbook
Career Guidance
School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability
Bureau of Labor Statistics Cartographers and photogrammetrists Environmental scientists Geographers Hydrologists Urban and regional planners Travel service consultants Surveyors Major-specific career resources American Planning Association Association of American Geographers Bureau of Labor Statistics Environmental career opportunities National Environmental Education Foundation Geography jobs Geographic information science National Council for Geographic Education Travel and tourism Major skills to develop Ability to write clearly Computer modeling Conducting field studies
https://wmich.edu/environment/careers/guidance
Meet Jazz: Counseling psychology (M.A.'14)
College of Education and Human Development
I have so many things that we can do and will do that I never know what my day looks like, especially when you're dealing with a resource center. We could have a crisis walk in at any moment. So you just never know. And I think that's what I love about this job is that it's not the same every day. I definitely would get bored. And I do manage operations of the building, staff, grant writing, budgeting, and communicating with donors.
https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-jazz
Community Mentoring Program
Multicultural Affairs for Students
Become a Mentor Become a Mentee Benefits to Mentees Services Received Networking Informational and mock interviews Social events Motivational presentations and speakers Job shadowing Motivational Presentations and Social Events Sporting events Teambuilding events with other mentors and mentees Black Male Summit Benefits to Mentors Mentor, mentee, and staff in the Community Mentoring Program at a basketball game.
https://wmich.edu/multicultural/programs/communitymentoring