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.

Local Grant Funded Internship Opportunities!

Published on March 20, 2025

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

Published on March 17, 2025

Event hosted by OSID and Career Development

By Silvana Leguizamo

“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 …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Resting Over Spring Break? Why not do a little Gentle Learning using LinkedIn Learning?

Published on March 14, 2025

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:

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By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Sports Business Internship Grant Applications Now Open!

Published on March 12, 2025

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!

Published on March 12, 2025

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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LinkedIn: Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Jobs & Internships →

LinkedIn: Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Jobs & Internships →

Step 1: Go to the Jobs Tab

On your LinkedIn homepage, click on the Jobs icon at the top. This …

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Industry-Specific Information for Chemistry

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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Accessing LinkedIn Learning

Accessing LinkedIn Learning

Augustana has a subscription to LinkedIn Learning. To access this resource you will need to link your LinkedIn account to the …

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How to Write a Strong LinkedIn Headline & Profile Summary

How to Write a Strong LinkedIn Headline & Profile Summary

Instead of just your job title, craft a headline that highlights your skills, interests, or what you’re currently seeking.

Tips …

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Viking Connections

Stephanie Aeschliman

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Science Teacher Noble Street College Prep
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Alex Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, IL
  • Admissions Representative Chamberlain University
Meet Alex

Michael Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Partnerships & Business Development Uber Health
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John Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • IL
  • Vice President Product Innovation Utica National Insurance Group
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Tyler Andrews

Alumni, Community Experts
  • VA
  • Flight Attendant United Airlines
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Kassidy Belcher

Alumni, Community Experts, Faculty
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Admissions Counselor Augustana College
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Jen Bevington

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • Educational Equity Professional Sonoma State University
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Andy Boettcher

  • Chicago, IL
  • wholesale credit analytics The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Lindsey Cannata

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Roselle, IL
  • certified financial planner J.P. Cannata & Associates
Meet Lindsey

John Dreixler

Alumni, Community Experts
  • IL
  • biomedical researcher and studies biomarkers Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrom (ARDS) and University of Chicago
Meet John

John Feehan

Alumni, Community Experts
  • East Moline, IL
  • dentist Illini Dental Associates in East Moline
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Liz Lefelstein

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • SEO Product Leader | Data Storytelling Expert Apple | TEKKI DIGITAL, Inc
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Skill Building Courses

LSC- 401: Career and Life Design: Strategies for Career Success

Taught by Shelby Olson
For SENIORS considering or pursuing grad school, job search, gap year, or those with no plan Using an innovative framework…
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Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Email
careerdevelopment@augustana.edu
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