Career Services Center - St. Cloud State University

Career Services Center - St. Cloud State University

Staff

Office Location: Suite 215 Centennial Hall

General Information/Make an Appointment
Tel: 320-308-2151
Email: careerservices@stcloudstate.edu
Fax: 320-308-5167

Counseling/Administrative Staff:

Addie Turkowski

Addie Habstritt Turkowski, Director

Email: ahturkowski@stcloudstate.edu
Years in CSC: 1997 - present

As the Director, Addie not only meets with students, but also speaks with employers who are on campus for recruiting events.  She works with the School of Education to assist educators with their career direction and job search in education and is on the MN State Education Fair Committee.  Addie is active with the St. Cloud Area Chamber Connection, a member of TEST (Training and Employment Skills Team), member of the Forum of Executive Women, and a member of the St. Cloud Region Warrior to Citizen Initiative.  Addie also co-chairs the SCSU Veteran Advisory Board.  Addie has taught classes on Career Decision, Career and Life Planning, College Transitions and Photojournalism. 

At SCSU Addie also worked as the Associate Director of Residential Life and Interim Director of Residential Life.  Previously Addie worked for the American Society of Clinical Pathology and Heidelberg College. 

Addie has her Masters of Arts in Counseling and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications.

Her interests include natural medicine, writing, antiques, traveling and SCSU sports.

Andy Ditlevson

Andy Ditlevson, Associate Director for Employment Services

Email: apditlevson@stcloudstate.edu
Years in CSC: 1990 - present

As the Associate Director for Employment Services, Andy coordinates our employment preparation area which includes meeting with students individually and leading seminars on resume writing, interviewing, and job search preparation, as well as planning our Career Prep, Mock Interview Day and Feedback Friday programs. He also manages recruiting events such as the MN State Universities Job and Internship Fair and the Diversity Job and Internship Fair and coordinates the annual MN College Job Outlook survey. Andy also provides leadership for the office in the area of employer relations and oversees the Employer Advisory Board.

Prior to coming to SCSU, Andy worked in career services as the Associate Director of Career Services at Santa Clara University, Placement Counselor at Bowling Green State University, and Internship Coordinator at St. Olaf College.

Andy earned his Master’s degree in College Student Development from Bowling Green State University in 1988 and a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Theatre with an Emphasis in Public Address from St. Olaf College in 1982.

Andy is an avid golfer and enjoys coaching his daughter in volleyball.

Michelle Schmitz

Michelle Schmitz, Associate Director Career Development and Outreach

Email: maschmitz@stcloudstate.edu
Years in CSC: 2005 - present

Michelle first started in the CSC as a graduate assistant in the CSC from 2003-2004. Now, as an Associate Director, Michelle provides overall management of the Career Development and Outreach programs for the CSC. She meets individually with students who are undecided with their major or career plans. She works with the campus community to implement integrated Academic, Career and Life Development activities to foster students’ continued academic achievement. In addition, Michelle supervises the Office of Student Employment Services (SES), directs the graduate level Career Counseling Interns, and teaches COLL 111, Career and Life Planning.

Prior to working in higher education, Michelle held numerous positions in business and human resources. She worked as a Consultant for Schwan’s Consumer Brands, North America, a Human Resources Recruiter for Stellent, Inc. (now Oracle) and a Business Analyst with Hewitt Associates.

Michelle graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development in 2005 and College of St. Benedict with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 1999.

Her personal interests include spending time with her husband and two daughters as well as other family and friends. She also enjoys playing volleyball and socializing. Michelle lives by the statement "six degrees of separation" and probably knows someone who knows you. She has been known for running into people she knows in the middle of nowhere.

Bobbi Picture

Bobbi Murphy, Assistant Director for Employer Relations and Internship Development

Email: ramurphy@stcloudstate.edu
Years in CSC: 2006 - present

Bobbi works with students, faculty, and employers to increase, promote and develop internship opportunities and management through relationship building and community and university partnerships. Specific efforts include but are not limited to, internship search and prep sessions, employer internship events, intern blogging, networking and informational sessions for faculty and employers, classroom presentations and student appointments.

Prior to coming to SCSU Bobbi’s employment included the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, Boys and Girls Club-Central MN, Country Manor Health Care Center, and St. Cloud Children’s Home. Bobbi’s work with community organizations and businesses, students, educators, Tech Prep and the School-to-Work initiative deepened her desire to work with students to develop their potential for current and future employment, career development and service to their community.

A 1978 graduate of SCSU, former RA (now referred to as CA) and Assistant Residence Hall Director for Sherburne Hall, Bobbi continues her relationship with SCSU as an alumna, parent of a current student, graduate student (currently working on her Master’s degree in Information Media) and employee.

Bobbi’s personal interests include time spent with family and friends, her Bookclub and Neighborhood Garden Group, anything to do with home and interior design, horses, dogs and Mike and Mike in the Morning.

Laura Emerick

Laura Emerick, Assistant Director for Career Development and Outreach

Email: leemerick@stcloudstate.edu
Years in CSC: 2009 - present

Laura provides career counseling to undecided students, helping them to identify their interests, strengths, and values and develop major and career goals. She also oversees various outreach efforts including programming for student organizations and residence halls. In addition, Laura coordinates the Career Services undergraduate intern program and supervises the CSC interns, and she is an instructor for COLL 111, Career and Life Planning, as well as COLL 150, Discovering the College Experience.

Prior to coming to St. Cloud State, Laura worked at the University of Iowa as an Admission Counselor in the Office of Admissions and as the University Program Coordinator for high achieving students at the Belin Blank Center for Gifted Education.

Laura earned her Master of Arts in Counseling and Student Development in Post Secondary Education in 2009 and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History in 2005, both from the University of Iowa.

Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, watching TV, decorating her new house, shopping at quirky gift shops, and spending time outdoors . She is also an avid runner and health advocate. She enjoys coaching and helping others with running, fitness, and nutrition programs, and is personally on a quest to run a half-marathon or marathon in every state (currently at 22 races in 11 states).

Nancy Michael

Nancy Michael

2011 - Present
(320) 308-3932
Email: nkmichael@stcloudstate.edu

  • Coordinator for SCSU Graduate Follow-Up and Statistics
  • Employer Registrar for job fairs coordinated by Career Services
  • Support for Employer Recruitment
  • Front Desk Reception
Karen Lindgren

Karen Lindgren

1991 - Present
(320) 308-2152
Email: kalindgren@stcloudstate.edu

  • Office Manager
  • Web site Manager - Career Services
  • Front Desk Reception
Karen Hommerding

Karen Hommerding

2003- Present
(320) 308-2153
Email: kahommerding@stcloudstate.edu

  • Coordinator - JobPost, EdPost & InternPost Employment Posting Sites
  • Career Services Front Desk Reception Manager
  • Student Worker Supervisor
  • Web site Assistant

Graduate Assistants

Haley Olson

Hailey Olson

  • Undergraduate Major/Minor: Sociology major & Psychology minor
  • Graduate Study: College Counseling and Student Development
  • Hobbies and/or Favorite Movie: watching TV and movies, live music, playing outside with my dog, spending time with my family, going out to eat with friends, shopping, traveling/vacationing, & sleeping!
  • Career Aspirations: I would like to be a Career Counselor or Academic Advisor in a MN college or university... at least that is what I'm thinking right now!

 

Student Interns

Carrie Klaphake

Carrie Klaphake

  • Undergrad Major/Minor: Double Major in Communication Studies with an Emphasis in Leadership & Organizational Skills and Travel & Tourism
  • Year in School/Graduate: Senior
  • Hobbies and/or Favorite Movie: Hanging out with friends, playing Tennis and Volleyball, and sleep.
  • Career Aspirations: To work either with sororities and fraternities across the nation or do event planning or fund raising

If I were a color crayon, I would be Razzmatazz because one the name is fun to say, and two no one else would pick it.

Ryan Thiel

Ryan Thiel - Promotions/Graphic Arts

  • Undergrad Major/Minor: Advertising, graphic design minor
  • Year in School/Graduate: Junior
  • Hobbies and/or Favorite Movie: When it's warm out I love being outside; walking, running, and biking especially. I also love food, so I enjoy trying new restaurants and some occasional cooking. My all-time favorite movie is Mrs. Doubtfire!
  • Career Aspirations: I have no clue! My mind is always changing about what I want to do. Definitely something media-related.

If I were a color crayon, I would be all of them! Is that answer allowed?

Student Workers

Amy Bedard

Alanna Caballero - Coordinator - Student Employment Services

  • Undergrad Major/Minor: Marketing
  • Year in school/Graduate: Junior
  • Hobbies/Favorite Movie: Playing volleyball, watching Iowa Hawkeye football, traveling
  • Career aspirations: Corporate marketing/branding

If I were a color crayon, I would be Ultra Yellow – because it is bright and cheerful and it reminds me of tropical destinations.

Amy Bedard

Amy Bedard - Front Desk Reception

  • Undergrad Major/Minor: Nursing
  • Year in school/Graduate: Sophomore/graduate May 2014
  • Hobbies/Favorite Movie: Read, shop, go to movies, hang out with friends
  • Career aspirations: to get a degree for Registered Nurse

If I were a color crayon, I would be yellow because it is a color that represents warmth.

Nagawo Nure

Nagawo Nure - Front Desk Reception

  • Undergrad Major/Minor: Applied Economics
  • Year in School/Graduate: 2nd year in school
  • Hobbies and/or Favorite Movie: Sports activities and I watch movies that sound good
  • Career Aspirations: Not sure yet

If I were a color crayon, I would be No color because I don't have a favorite.

Career Services Center

Contact Information
Phone: (320) 308-2151

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