University Career Services
University Career Services is a full-service career center offering students and UH alumni resources and assistance in the formulation and implementation of their career plans.
Welcome
The University of Houston’s students and graduates represent a large and diverse pool of talented job candidates. University Career Services is here to support you throughout your time at the University of Houston.
Here’s a short video to review our services and learn how you can become career ready.
University Career Services Information
STUDENT / ALUMNI Resources
- Review our approved resume template
- Look and apply for an internships, part-time jobs or full-time positions in Cougar Pathway
- Meet with a career counselor
- Attend an event
EMPLOYER Resources
- Learn about branding and recruitment opportunities
- Create an employer account in Cougar Pathway
- Post open internships, part-time jobs or full-times position in Cougar Pathway
- Register for a career fair
UH FACULTY / STAFF Resources
- Hire a on-campus student employee
- Request a career presentation or guest speaker
- Meet your UCS liaison
- Share UCS event information with your students or colleagues
Cougar Pathway is the University Career Services hub for students, alumni, employers and faculty/staff. Cougar Pathway is an easy to use appointment scheduler, resume database, on-campus recruiting system, and a job database.
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Students
· Apply for jobs or internships
· Schedule a career counseling appointment
· View events and workshops Sign in via AccessUH -
Employers
· Post a job or internship
· Register for a career fair
· Schedule on-campus interviews Sign in / Sign up -
Faculty/Staff
· Post an on-campus job
· Review qualified candidates
· View events and workshops Sign in / Sign up
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Jan 07 5:00 pm
Alumni Corporate Connections
Alumni Corporate Connections (ACC) is a hiring event for UH alumni. This event provides local and regional employers the opportunity to recruit recent graduates and those who can start working full-time immediately. Open to all industries, including staffing and recruiting agencies. Interested attendees can RSVP here
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Feb 20 11:00 am
STEM Career Fair
The STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Consulting and Government.
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Feb 25 6:00 pm
College of Architecture + Design Networking Reception
Join us for the Architecture + Design Career Fair, hosted by the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design in partnership with University Career Services (UCS). This event is designed exclusively for College of Architecture and Design students at the University of Houston, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with employers offering internships and full-time positions. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and take the next step in your professional journey.
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Feb 26 8:30 am
College of Architecture + Design Career Fair
Join us for the Architecture + Design Career Fair, hosted by the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design in partnership with University Career Services (UCS). This event is designed exclusively for College of Architecture and Design students at the University of Houston, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with employers offering internships and full-time positions. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and take the next step in your professional journey.
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Mar 20 11:00 am
Communication & Marketing Career Mixer
The Communication & Marketing Career Mixer is a collaboration between University Career Services (UCS), the Valenti School of Communication and the Bauer College of Business. The event is open to all majors but is targeted to Communications, Marketing, and Digital Media majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Arts, Business, Communications, Media or Non-profit & Government.
Meet Our Staff
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Dr. Monica Thompson
Executive Director, UCS
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Priyanka Raut
Associate Director
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Torrence Douglas
Associate Director
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Cynthia Olmedo
Assistant Director
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Arrianna O'Quin
Assistant Director for UH Sugar Land and Katy.
aoquin@central.uh.edu
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Asha Wilson
Liaison to the Graduate College of Social Work, College of Education, UH Graduate School
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Dr. Olivia Hayes
Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), UH Law Center, Center for Fraternity and Sorority
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Bina Benavides
Liaison to the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Bauer College of Business, Exploratory Studies, and Hobby School of Public Affairs
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Toia Polk
Liaison to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Cullen College of Engineering, and College of Technology
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McKell Peidl
Liaison to the College of Arts, College of Architecture, and Valenti School of Communication.
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Torrence Douglas
Associate Director
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Madison Brown
Sr. Recruiting Manager
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Vacant
Recruiting Coordinator
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Vacant
Graduate Intern
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Vacant
Graduate Intern
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Hamidreza
Psychology/Pre-med
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Santiago
Mechanical Engineering
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Sani
Media Production
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Nylah Jenkins
Marketing
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Cynthia Santos
Public Health
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Lekha Chittajallu
Data Science
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Cynclare Wright
Psychology
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Rose Sanchez
Administrative Assistant to Executive Director
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Contact us at UH Main
University of Houston
University Career Services
106 Student Service Center 1
Houston, TX 77024-3040713-743-5100
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Contact us at UH at Sugar Land
University of Houston at Sugar Land
University Career Services
14000 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479-0800713-743-2406
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