Jason Eckert
Acting Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director of Career Services | Networking and LinkedIn Speaker | Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers President
- Role
- Acting Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning at University of Dayton
- Location
- Dayton, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jason Eckert
I am career services and higher education leader with a passion for serving the career, experiential learning, and vocation-related needs of college students and alumni while specializing in facilitating relationships and assisting with transitions into the world of work. I provide the following specialties and areas of practice:• 23 years of progressive career services experience with an emphasis in employer relations and campus partnerships• Dedicated to building meaningful relationships with students, faculty members, and employers• Effective leader and skilled problem solver; able to develop and advance programs supporting office strategic plan and university mission• Technologically-skilled administrator experienced with the integration of technological solutions to career services challenges • Solid understanding of career development, student development, organizational and leadership theories, and salary and employment trendsSpecialties: Career development, career advising and counseling, networking, resume development, social networking, LinkedIn training, interviewing for success, experiential learning, and salary negotiation.
Experience
Acting Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning
Oct 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US
Provide critical leadership in advancing the university’s commitment to experiential learning.Work with external partners on the expansion of work-based experiential learning, while supporting and growing existing experiential offerings in all forms.Drive organizational coherence and support the implementation of the experiential learning requirement for all undergraduate students.Serve as a key advocate for experiential learning, promoting its value and ensuring equitable access for all students.
Education
Marquette University
Progress towards Ph.D., Educational Policy and Leadership
2001 — 2008
Oklahoma State University
MS, Counseling and Student Personnel
1997 — 1999
University of Dayton
Ph.D., Educational Leadership
2009
Saint Louis University
BA, Communication and Theology
1993 — 1997
Skills
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Student Counseling
- Resume Writing
- Interviews
- Leadership Development
- Mock Interviews
- College Recruiting
- Public Speaking
- Higher Education
- Student Leadership
- Interview Preparation
- Interviewing
- Social Media
- Academic Administration
- Community Outreach
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Student Engagement
- Higher Education Administration
- Training
- Student Affairs
- Nonprofits
- Social Networking
- Campus
- Staff Development
- Adult Education
- Student Development
- Job Search Strategies
- Student Recruiting
- Linkedin Training
- Alumni Relations
- Program Management
- Writing
- Myers-Briggs Certified
- Career Counseling
- Leadership
- Residence Life
- Career Development
- Cover Letters
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