Valerie Kerr
Associate Director for Graduate Professional Development @University Of Pittsburgh Swanson School Of Engineering
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director for Graduate Professional Development @University Of Pittsburgh Swanson School Of Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Coach 800+ MS and PhD students on industry career readiness skills and support their employment searches-Deliver 15+ events per academic year and assess graduate career and professional development offerings annually-Report annual graduate career outcomes to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and the Office of the Provost (96% employment/continuing education rate for Class of 2024)-Partner with faculty to incorporate career development in graduate seminars and develop department-specific events-Support on-campus graduate student recruitment and new graduate student orientation program operations-Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national employers to develop partnerships and talent pipelines-Design and launch the E-Merge Alumni Mentorship program for 38 participants using evidence-based practices
EDUCATION
Ohio University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Sports Administration (MSA)
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Washington & Jefferson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, German
ABOUT VALERIE KERR
With over ten years of experience in higher education, my expertise lies in coaching and mentoring, training program development, and volunteer management. At the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, I contribute to the success of over 800 MS and PhD students, supporting their industry career readiness and employment searches through professional development programming and tailored strategies. I am committed to fostering student success by building impactful connections between our students and the professional engineering community. By collaborating with faculty and local employers, I help develop innovative career development initiatives that align with institutional goals while ensuring inclusivity and excellence in every aspect.
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