Jillian McKernan-Walley
Director, Center for Career Excellence @ St. Lawrence University | Leading career readiness and strategic partnerships for student success.
- Role
- Director, Center for Career Excellence at St. Lawrence University
- Location
- St. Lawrence County, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jillian McKernan-Walley
With over six years as Director of the Center for Career Excellence at St. Lawrence University, I provide vision and leadership to aligning career education, experiential learning, and data-driven storytelling with the University\'s mission. My primary focus is on fostering a comprehensive, institution-wide career ecosystem that integrates career readiness into the liberal arts experience. I actively collaborate across Academic Affairs, Advancement, and Student Life to enhance student success, post-graduate outcomes, and alumni engagement on a strategic level. My career spans over three decades of experience in career coaching, strategic partnerships, and program coordination. At St. Lawrence University, I have championed initiatives that empower students and young alumni to discover their purpose, develop professional skills, and connect with meaningful networks. I am committed to guiding individuals in achieving their career aspirations in today\'s dynamic professional landscape, while also representing the University in regional and national partnerships that foster institutional impact.
Experience
Director, Center for Career Excellence
Jan 2020 — Present · Canton, NY, US
Lead institutional strategy aligning career education, experiential learning, and data-informed storytelling to advance the University’s mission and strategic framework. Provide vision and executive leadership for a comprehensive, institution-wide career ecosystem, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on student success, post-graduate outcomes, and alumni engagement.Advance cross-functional collaboration across Academic Affairs, Advancement, and Student Life to embed career readiness into the liberal arts experience. Represent the University in national and regional partnerships that strengthen career readiness, experiential learning, employer engagement, and institutional impact.Direct recruitment, development, and supervision of professional staff; steward resources to scale high-impact career education initiatives and expand access to experiential learning. Oversee annual budget planning and monthly financial management across all departmental accounts to ensure strategic alignment.
Education
Binghamton University
M.A., Counseling concentration
1993 — 1995
St. Lawrence University
B.A., History and Philosophy
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Cover Letters
- Event Planning
- Student Engagement
- Career Development
- Human Resources
- Business Networking
- Alumni Relations
- Internships
- Admissions
- Job Search
- Higher Education
- Public Speaking
- Student Development
- Resume Writing
- Job Search Strategies
- Professional Networking
- Mock Interviews
- Student Affairs
- Career Counseling
- Interviews
- Interview Preparation
- Recruiting
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