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Augustana College Career Development is committed to providing students with the resources necessary to make informed decisions and achieve career success. Our team is here to support your efforts to help students use the resources we provide. As you connect with your student, and help to move them toward the goal of career success, we encourage you to incorporate this career information in your discussions. Review the information below and encourage your students to meet with a career professional early in their college experience.

Team members in Career Development & Vocation are available to provide comprehensive career education and professional development resources, services, and programs for Augustana students and recent graduates. All services listed are available online and virtually.

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Career Coaching: Individual career coaching appointments are available to students and recent graduates regarding all areas of career planning and preparation. Students are assigned a Career Coach based on their major and area of study. Appointments can be scheduled online through Handshake, our online career platform.

Viking Score: The Viking Score is Augustana College’s career-readiness program to support students through college and post-graduate life by tracking experiences and awarding points to earn incentives along the way.  The Viking Score motivates students to take small steps ensuring they are on the right path to getting to where they want to be. Viking Score Activities are designed to move students smoothly, at their own pace, through the process of career development and vocation.

Viking Score points are awarded for a mix of individual activities that may include worksheets, reflections with your Career Coach, or skill-building experiences.  The Viking Score is divided into four distinct stages following the Career Development Process however students may complete the activities at any time throughout their college experience. 

LinkedIn Photo Booth and Business Cards: The LinkedIn Photo Booth is a free service to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Augustana students and alumni can order 30 business cards at no cost. Students can stop in to the CORE Commons for both services.

On Campus Interviews: Career Services hosts on campus interviews. We offer professional interview rooms for students to interview with employers for internship, co-op, and full-time positions. All interviews are scheduled through Handshake.

Internship, Full-time, and Part-time Position Openings: The Career Development Office’s Employer Relations team is working with local, regional, and national employers looking to hire students and recent graduates for career-related jobs, internships, part-time off- campus jobs, and volunteer positions. Employers continue to post career-related jobs, internships, part-time off-campus jobs, and volunteer positions on Handshake

Viking Connections: Viking Connections is Augustana College’s Career Alumni Connector Network to bring together accomplished alumni, current students and fellow alumni. Alumni Connectors are available to share advice on careers, industries, employment trends, and organizations within their areas of expertise. These mentoring relationships support and guide students and young alumni as they navigate their careers or consider graduate school. The program is open to students and alumni from all class years and majors.

Local Grant Funded Internship Opportunities!

Augustana College has received grant funds from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support local partner organizations to provide paid internships for students whose hometown is in the state of Illinois. The purpose of the Emerging Professionals Grant Program …

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Confidence & Style Reflecting Dress for Success

Event hosted by OSID and Career Development

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“I thought it was a really creative idea to collaborate with the non-profit Dress for Success Quad Cities, and the speaker we had left the biggest impact on me. It …

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Sports Business Internship Grant Applications Now Open!

If you have a summer internship in sports, consider applying for the Matt and Mindy McSparin Sports Business Award! A generous stipend of approximately $2,000 will provide support for an unpaid internship for an aspiring student of any major to …

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Fund Your Unpaid Summer Internship With The Servant Leader Grant!

The Servant Leader Internship Grant gives Augustana students the opportunity to secure funding for unpaid or underpaid (less than minimum wage) summer internships with non-profit organizations. The purpose of these internships is for you to explore and discern how your …

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Summer Employment Opportunities with Johns Hopkins CTY 

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Are you looking for a rewarding summer experience where you can inspire bright young minds, build lifelong connections, and gain valuable skills? The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is hiring for its upcoming On-Campus Summer …

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Viking Connections

Daniel Allen

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Retired- Global Human Resources Director John Deere
Meet Daniel

Morgan Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, Illinois
  • Geographer US Army Corps of Engineer
Meet Morgan

Zubair Ansari

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Washington DC Baltimore Area
  • Executive Director Cancer Support Community - Washington, D.C.
Meet Zubair

Sarah Bagley

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Glenview, Illinois
  • Human Resources Director Glenview Park District
Meet Sarah

Marlisa Barrett

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Owner/Operator Swirl Wine Bar
Meet Marlisa
Meet Alison

Brittany Burk

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Champaign, Illinois
  • Speech-Language Pathologist Carle Foundation Hospital
Meet Brittany

Leslie Carranza

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Stagehand Local 2
Meet Leslie

Sarah Cermak

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • District Manager of Advocacy Centers Metro Nashville Public Schools
Meet Sarah

Jenn Darby

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa
  • Academic Advisor Eastern Iowa Community College
Meet Jenn

Bryce Dibadj

Alumni, Community Experts
  • MD
  • Associate Veterinarian Pet+ER
Meet Bryce

Dana Diedrick

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Assistant Vice President, Financial Systems Kemper
Meet Dana

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview