UNLV Career Services

About Us

Career Services educates, prepares, and assists students and alumni as they pursue their career-development and job-search processes in the global and dynamic world of work.

Meet our staff

Eileen McGarry Executive Director Eileen provides the vision and leadership for the Career Services office at UNLV. She has led Career Services since 1990 and has more than 25 years administering programs that facilitate student retention and career success. Eileen spends time outreaching employers, developing new career services initiatives, and providing support and guidance to others.

 

Iris Morgan Assistant Director Iris joined the office in July 2006 bringing a rich background of twenty years experience in career development and employer relations. She is responsible for the Peer Educator Program as well the supervision of Graduate Assistants. Iris also provides all currently enrolled students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and learning job search skills. While developing specialized career programs for the Graduate College, her primary liaison areas are Fine Arts and Urban Affairs.

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Amanda Cox M.S.Ed., Professional Success Program Coordinator Amanda joined the Career Services Office in 2002 and coordinates internal outreach efforts to the university. She oversees and conducts presentations, workshops, and information tables across campus, and is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of co-curricular programs which prepare students for professional success. She coordinates resources for students in the early stages of and throughout the career development process. Amanda successfully engages with first-year success courses, and is the primary liaison to the Liberal Arts, Education, and University Colleges.

 

Paul Carpino Employer Outreach & Internship Coordinator Paul works with employers and faculty to develop and coordinate career experience opportunities for students. Through his programs and outreach, he develops and strengthens communication with and between employers, students, alumni, career services peers, and faculty. Paul's creative marketing and outreach efforts expand employer involvement; increase new employment / experiential learning opportunities for students and alumni; and enhance fundraising / sponsorship initiatives in Career Services. Paul is a UNLV Alumna, Hotel College Class of '74.

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Randy Pearson Recruitment Manager Randy coordinates employer recruitment activities for the office, which include: developing and maintaining a premier employer recruitment database through UNLV CareerLink on-line career management system. This program serves as a key for students to access on-campus recruiting, job and internship postings, resume referral to quality employers. Randy also coordinates career fairs, employer presentations and special events and makes sure employers have a positive experience at UNLV.

 

Don Snyder Career Counselor Don provides all currently enrolled students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and learning job search strategies. He is instrumental in the outreach efforts of the office by facilitating various programs, presentations, and information tables throughout campus. He is the primary liaison to the Colleges of Engineering and Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences. Don writes the Career Services newsletter, which is distributed to faculty and staff, and also manages the Career Resource Center.

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Katharine Sedgwick Career Counselor Katharine provides all currently enrolled students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and learning job search strategies. She is instrumental in the outreach efforts of the office by facilitating various workshops, presentations and information tables throughout campus. In addition to serving as the primary liaison to the Harrah Hotel College and the College of Business, Katharine helps coordinate student marketing for Career Services programs and services.

 

Toni Lee Office Manager Toni oversees all of the administrative functions of the office to ensure a student centered environment and efficient services. Toni also works directly with the Executive Director and Recruitment Manager to support the employer activities of the office.

 

Bobby Barnes Director of Career Services, William F. Harrah College of Hotel Bobbie provides leadership for this satellite career center in a location convenient to Hotel College students.   She works to strengthen relations with hospitality recruiters as well as educating and assisting students preparing to enter the industry and connect with employers.   Bobbie is a UNLV Alumni of the Hotel College and brings extensive industry experience.

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