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Contact the Career Center
The Career Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
- In person: 215 Centennial Hall
- Email: careercenter@stcloudstate.edu
- Phone: (320) 308-2151
The Career Center is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs.
Our Staff
Whether you're a student planning your next step, a faculty member seeking resources, or an employer looking to connect with talent, the Career Center is your partner in building career success. Contact us today!
Hailey Olson
- Executive Director
- M.S., St. Cloud State University
- B.A., University of Minnesota Duluth
Responsible for leadership, vision and overall strategic direction for the center. Provides management in the creation of holistic and ongoing career development and employment services infused throughout the student experience. Actively participates in university engagement and leadership committees and represents the university on community organizations and committees.
Tammison Smith
- Associate Director for Career Development and Outreach
- Ph.D., Walden University
- M.S., Avila University
- B.G.S., University of Kansas
Responsible for the identification, implementation, and evaluation of priorities and goals surrounding career development and outreach. Partners with faculty and staff university-wide to build relationships and encourage alliances with the goal of assisting them to increase their knowledge of career development theory and strategies enabling partners to integrate these theories and strategies into their work to enhance student career success. Recruits, trains, and supervises graduate and undergraduate career advisors.
Shantelle Kane
- Associate Director for Employer Relations
- B.S., Eastern Michigan University
shantelle.kane@stcloudstate.edu
Responsible for initiatives to build and maintain partnerships between the university and employers, enhancing career opportunities for students and alumni. This role involves developing recruitment strategies, coordinating employer outreach programs, and managing networking events to foster meaningful industry connections.
Karen Hommerding
- Career Technology and Data Manager
- A.A., St. Cloud State University
Responsible for the management of the Handshake platform and other career services software, including troubleshooting, data maintenance, and user training. Maintains the Career Center’s online presence, supports event tracking, and manages all department data needs to optimize career services. Coordinates the Minnesota State Graduate Follow-Up Survey for SCSU, integrating data and creating custom reports on graduate outcomes.
Rosemarie Puerta-Curnutt
- Events & Communications Coordinator
rpuertacurnutt@stcloudstate.edu
Responsible for the marketing and communications for the center with students, employers, campus, and community. Facilitates networking opportunities and communications between employers and students. Coordinates social media marketing plan. Assists in the development of career programming and events.
Niki Ebensteiner
- Administrative Specialist
- B.A., St. Cloud State University
(320) 308-2152
ndebensteiner@stcloudstate.edu
Responsible for ensuring a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students, alumni, employers and the campus community receive exceptional service with efficiency and professionalism. Facilitates training, supervision and mentorship of student staff. Manages budget and resources. Facilitates the overall function of day to day and long-term office operations by supporting the Career Center team in all efforts to meet and exceed mission and goals.
Our Student Support Staff
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