Erik Oswald Email & Phone Number

Notre Dame, In, Us

Notre Dame, Indiana, United States

• Enhancing and managing Center for Career Development faculty/staff partnerships on campus. • Launching campus-wide Career Champions Network. • Leading strategy for regular communication to campus stakeholders (e.g. Deans).• Liaison to Alumni Association & IrishCompass team.• Providing supervisory support to three full-time members of the Strategic Partnerships team.

South Bend, Indiana Area

• Supported graduate students and alumni from the Professional Master Programs (2018-2024) and the College of Arts & Letters (2015-2018) on all aspects of their career success and development.• Conducted one-on-one meetings, group workshops, and e-mail consultations to help them to: ~ Discern and identify career paths and opportunities that align with their skills, experiences, interests, goals, and values~ Research organizations, fields, and industries~ Develop their job search strategies~ Advance their skills and comfort levels with networking and professional outreach~ Have difficult conversations with their advisor and committee members about their career goals~ Create, update, and customize application documentation such as CVs, resumes, cover letters, and thank-you letters~ Develop and practice their interview skills and strategies~ Access electronic resources such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake, CareerShift, Vault, Interstride, GoinGlobal, ImaginePhD, and ReferenceUSA~ Evaluate and negotiate job offers~ Transition from graduate school to a professional career in their field of choice, including the academic, business, government, industry, or non-profit sectors

• Helped students and alumni develop the skills to successfully achieve careers and internships.• Was presented the 2012 "Student Advocate Award" by the MSOE Student Government Association.

Provided career counseling services to individuals and groups, focusing on the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory. Maintained the Career Resource Library and assisted students in locating, accessing, and utilizing the resources. Helped coordinate the Peer Educator Program.

Met individually with first-year students to assist their transition from high school to college.

M.Ed., Higher Education, College Student Affairs Leadership

Activities and Societies: American College Personnel Association (ACPA) • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) • National.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Peer Advisors, Handbell Choir• Graduated with Honors. • Peer Advisor. • President of the Notre Dame handbell.