Jonathan is CCED's Career Engagement Specialist serving students in the Park Center for Business & Sustainable Enterprise, Ithaca College's AACSB-accredited School of Business.
Jonathan joined the Career Center team in March 2022 with 10+ years of experience in higher education as a career readiness specialist and educator focused on engaging diverse learners in career development, job search strategies, and skills for employment. Prior to joining IC, Jonathan worked in special education post-secondary transition programs at the University of Rochester and at The College of New Jersey. Jonathan holds a Master's degree in History from SUNY Brockport and completed a Bachelor's degree in History with Secondary Education at SUNY Geneseo.
As Career Engagement Specialist for the School of Business, Jonathan provides career coaching for all undergraduate Business majors/minors and graduate programs, as well as alumni, through individual appointments, classroom presentations, and drop-in hours, for topics including:
- Choosing a major/minor
- Exploring interests and career paths
- Creating a four/five-year plan and beyond
- Getting involved on campus
- Internship searches
- Job search strategies
- Networking skills
- Alumni connections
- LinkedIn profiles
- Résumé writing
- Cover letter writing
- Interview preparation
- Career readiness skills
- Grad school searches
- Personal statements
- Job offer and salary negotiations
- Post-college transition
- Navigating career path changes
Within the School of Business, Jonathan oversees the Professions Program, helps plan and lead Meet the Firms trips that allow students to visit employers in cities like New York and Boston, coordinates Career Connections industry guest speakers, and hosts career development events such as Professions Week and Career Opportunities Week. Jonathan is also embedded in the World of Business first-year course and delivers lectures of career development topics for all incoming students.
Jonathan also coordinates Pre-Law Advising for students interested in law school, connecting students with faculty advisors and hosting special events geared toward law school and legal careers. He serves as co-advisor of Ithaca Pre-Law Society, a student-run organization for those interested in a career in law and related fields.