Career Services

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Register and attend a Davenport event. Participate in an internship. Find or post a job. Find resources.

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Current & Prospective Students

Career Services offers Davenport students many opportunities to get involved as well as assistance with internships and job placement. We are here to help.

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Alumni

Just because you have graduated from Davenport doesn't mean there are not resources for you. Davenport supports its alumni in many ways.

Overhead shot of the Davenport career fair.

Employers

If you are an employer looking for resources to post a job for Davenport students or utilize Davenport's resources, below are options to get you started.

Meet our Sponsors & Hiring Employers

Auto Owners Insurance | Gold Sponsor Employer

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. We offer jobs and internships in IT, Accounting, Marketing and many other areas.

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Pine Rest | Gold Sponsor Employer

Join Our Team! We invite you to join our team and become part of a dynamic organization united to bring healing moments to those we serve.

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Metro Health | Gold Sponsor Employer

Our unwavering commitment to our patients, employees and community provides a motivating environment in which to work, expand career opportunities and enjoy daily satisfaction. We are committed to training and developing the next generation of health care providers. All active Metro Health physicians are faculty of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, an affiliation we have held since 1914.

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Find All Of Our Employers and Sponsors Here:

These employers value the quality and ability of DU Students and alumni. Their goal is to recruit the DU talent in the market today. Visit their websites to learn more!

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DU Annual Career Fair | Thurs. Feb. 20

Lettinga Campus | 11a-2pm

Calling all Davenport University students and alumni! Do not miss this opportunity to invest in your future and plan to attend the Annual DU Career Fair located on our W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids!

We normally have over 100 employers on campus to talk to you about current and future job and internship opportunities! Not currently looking for one of those? Well that's okay, still plan to come on out and have the opportunity to network with recruiters to help build your connections and learn about the industries you will be working in.

Not sure if you are ready to attend the Career Fair? Connect with your Career Coach to have your resume reviewed and to learn all of the best tips and tricks for attending the fair. You can schedule an appointment with your Career Coach through the Career Center link in the top right corner of your home page.

There is no cost to attend! Your Career Services Team is excited to see you there!

Career Services Team

Whether you are a first-time freshman student, graduate professional or experienced alumni, Career Services is here to support your next professional career move. Contact Career Services for advice, resources, and information in every area of professional development, career planning and career growth.

Who should I talk to?

Visit our Interactive Map to search for the Coordinator that best fits your needs.

Shelley Lowe, MBA, GCDF

Executive Director of Career Services
PH: 517.367.8221

shelley.lowe@davenport.edu

Eric Cross, GCDF, Strong Certified

PH: 616.871.6729

eric.cross@davenport.edu

John Jones, GCDF

Senior Career Coach
Great Lakes Bay | Flint | Global
All Programs
PH: 989.794.1921

john.jones@davenport.edu

Paul Jones, GCDF

Senior Career Coach
Detroit | Warren
All Programs
586-620-4043

paul.jones@davenport.edu

Matt Krevda, MA, GCDF

mkrevda@davenport.edu

Linda Lamorandier, Strong Certified

Senior Career Coach
Holland | Kalamazoo | KVCC
Global
All Programs
PH: 616.395.4662

linda.lamorandier@davenport.edu

Genevieve Steffes, M.Ed, GCDF

Career Coach
Grand Rapids | Traverse City
Business | Int'l Business | Marketing
PH: 616.554.5398

Genevieve.Steffes@davenport.edu

Ethan Tanis, MA, GCDF

Senior Career Coach
Grand Rapids | Traverse City
Clinical Health Programs
PH: 616-554-5518

ethan.tanis@davenport.edu

Cindy Whittum

Senior Career Coach
Lansing
All Programs
PH: 517-367-8223

cindy.whittum@davenport.edu

Katrina Zimmermann

Career Coach
Grand Rapids | Traverse City
College of Technology | Medical Case Management | Data Analytics
616-871-6728

katrina.zimmermann@davenport.edu

Internship | Practicum | Experiential Learning Team

Donald W. Maine College of Business and College of Technology students can find their Internship Manager here.
College of Health Professions - Allied Health students can find their Practicum Manager here.

Employers with projects, internships, practicum or other opportunities can contact us for insight and support whether it is a class based, in-seat project, internship or practicum.

Dr. Wayne Sneath

Director of Experiential Learning
Employers in need of project support can submit requests to Dr. Sneath for evaluation and assignment to the appropriate BUSN or TECH 489 class.

PH: 616-871-3968

wayne.sneath@davenport.edu