Faculty & Staff

There are many opportunities for Augustana College faculty and staff to work with the Career Development Office. We want to support your efforts to help further students’ career success.  As you teach, advise, or supervise students we hope you consider Career Development for assistance to you and your students. Our partnership with you can occur inside or outside of the classroom.

Career Development & Vocation collects and reports data on all things career.

Faculty & Staff Resources: Career Coaching

Faculty & Staff Resources: Handshake

Faculty & Staff Resources: Internships

Faculty & Staff Resources: 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.

Faculty & Staff Resources: Resources to Share

Faculty & Staff Resources: First Destinations & Career Outcomes

We now offer access to First Destinations and Career Outcomes for the past several classes

Faculty & Staff Resources: Viking Connections

Career Readiness Champion Network

The Career Readiness Champion Network  provides faculty and staff the opportunity to learn how to best support students in becoming career ready and achieving post graduate success in today’s quickly evolving world of work.

Medical School Personal Statement Guide: From an Ex-AdCom (With Examples & Analysis) [2025]

Writing your medical school personal statement can feel overwhelming, especially when everything else on your application is just numbers and boxes. This is your chance to speak directly to admissions committees and show them who you are beyond your GPA …

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MCAT Scores 2025: Percentiles, Averages, and What’s Considered Good

The MCAT exam is one of the most important exams for students aspiring to enter medical school. Whether you’re taking it for the first time or retaking it to improve your score, understanding how MCAT scores are calculated and what …

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🚀 Spotlight on the Career Readiness Learning Hub

Career prep doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Augustana’s Career Readiness Learning Hub makes it easy to build the skills employers are looking for, on your schedule, in a format that works for you.

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Resting Over Spring Break? Why not do a little Gentle Learning using LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning offers a vast array of courses that can greatly benefit college students across various disciplines.

While specific course recommendations can vary based on individual career goals and majors, here are some top-rated courses that have consistently proven valuable:

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Summer Employment Opportunities with Johns Hopkins CTY 

Residential Life

Greetings!

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 …

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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Career Resources

Career Readiness Learning Hub

How to Get Started

Need help logging in? Contact helpdesk.augustana.edu or careerdevelopment@augustana.edu.

Career Readiness Udemy Learning Paths

Internship FAQs

Augustana students are encouraged to register their internships, but what does that mean? You can find all internship policies in …

Industry-Specific Information for Chemistry

Meet Your Career Coach Sumita AmrikCareer Coach for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and Environment Fields of InterestLearn …

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Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm