About Career Services
At Career Services, you’ll find career planning experts who are excited to help you. Whether you’re a freshman trying to decide on a major, or a graduate student searching for a job — or anywhere in between — we’ll help you plan for a fulfilling career and a meaningful life.
On this page:
What We Do
Listening
- 20, 30, 60 minute appointments
- 15 minute drop-in appointments
- Unique events
What's Your Career Story?
Skill-Building
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
259 Capen Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2231
Office is Closed
We will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Meet the Team
Career Coaches
Our career counselors are here to listen to what you want, help you build skills you need for a successful career and coach you through the process of finding the right major, internship or job.
Ed Brodka
Career Coach
The LinkedIn Guy
Holly Justice
Career Coach
The Backpacker
Jennifer Kellington
Career Coach / Finish in 4 Coordinator
The Energetic One
Wayne Porterfield
Career Coach
The Baseball Pro
Career Connectors
From analyzing industry trends and helping top employers recruit UB students, to ensuring that all UB students have access to our professional expertise, our team is dedicated to fostering connections.
Daryn Bronsink
Connections Associate
The Wood-Worker
Alissa Drag
Connections Associate
The House Plant Whisperer
Rob Hengesbach
Peer Coach Facilitator
The Maximizer
Tim Patch
Events Experience Designer
Breakfast Cereal Enthusiast
Kristy Strough
Brand & Marketing Designer
The Marvel Movie Geek
Leadership
Our leadership provides the vision and support that allow us to serve thousands of students, alumni and employers every year.
Judith Applebaum
Employer Relations Manager
The Fun-seeker
Carrie Johnson
Employer and Alumni Relationship Associate
The Mom & Netflix Binger
Lauren Johnson
Manager of Counseling
The Singer | Class Clown
Arlene Kaukus
Director
The Most Curious
Jenna Smith
Coordinator of Assessment & Marketing
The Creative Girl | Wordsmith
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
A robust career community that challenges students to imagine and design meaningful lives and careers.
Mission
We challenge students to see possibilities and seek opportunities in preparation for life after college.
Values
We are:
- Authentic
- Resilient
- Adaptable