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The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center

Take charge of your career

Welcome to the Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at Alfred University! Our mission and values honor Abigail Allen, friend and mentor to generations of students, a strong supporter of co-education, and wife of Alfred University’s second president. Explore the many career-readiness resources we provide students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
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Resources for Students and Alums

Your future goals are our number one priority. Whether you're ready to start your job search now or not quite sure where to go from here, we can help.

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Resources for Employers

Are you an employer interested in recruiting students who are well-rounded and knowledgeable about their field? Our office connects you to the right candidates for your open opportunities.

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Faculty and Staff

If you are an AU faculty or staff member interested in partnering with our office for a classroom presentation or workshop, please contact us.

What Can I Do With This Major?

The Career Development Center has purchased a subscription to What Can I Do With This Major? - an online career exploration tool for students. What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 106 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources are included.

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APEX (Applied Experiential Learning)

Transform a good education into an extraordinary education! Juniors and Seniors can apply for funding to engage in work experience and study/research opportunities to enhance their career decision-making, increase their opportunities after graduation and inspire them to find their passions in life. Learn more about APEX.

Learn More About APEX

Career Fairs

Find on- and off-campus employment opportunities at one of our career fairs. Explore these resources to learn more about these networking opportunities.

Information on Career Fairs

Thank You to our Employer Sponsors and Partners

The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center staff would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the employers who have joined us in our pursuit of providing the highest level of support to students entering the workforce following graduation from Alfred University. Without their support, we could not provide the robust catalog of resources available to our students and alumni.

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Parents, Families & Outcomes

We provide a wide variety of services and programs to help students find their professional purpose and meaningful work. Parents and families can assist us with this goal through strategic networking, mentoring and more.

Additional CDC Offerings

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Service Learning

The goal of the Gary Horowitz Service Learning Program is to foster an environment of social responsibility and community engagement, and...

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Cheryl's Closet

Cheryl’s Closet supports and empowers students by offering free professional attire in a boutique setting.

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Alumni Services

The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center offers ongoing support to alums. Contact us for more information about accessing our resources after graduating.

More About the Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center

Mission

The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center empowers students and alumni to find their professional purpose and meaningful work through informed decision-making, practical experience, and connection to the global community.

Values

We express our core value of professionalism through expertise, responsibility, empathy, and balance.

  • Expertise encompasses our knowledge, skills and resources; expertise promotes positive connections with our stakeholders.
  • Responsibility is reflected in our high level of dependability, integrity, and ethics; responsibility ensures the reliable delivery of services.
  • Empathy is demonstrated through our approachability, attentiveness, and availability; empathy allows for individualized service to our diverse population.
  • Balance is expressed in both our work and personal lives; balance supports our students and alumni to find fulfillment in their chosen paths.

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For the latest news about internships, co-op opportunities, APEX grants, career fairs, resume critiques, mock interviews and so much more, follow our official social media accounts!

Contact Us

The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center is conveniently located at the center of the Alfred University Campus in the Welcome Center, formerly known as Alumni Hall. We invite you to please stop by or email us directly to learn more about the services we offer Alfred students, alumni and employers. 

Email us: [email protected] 

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Career Development Center
Alumni Hall
Jessica Doner
Director of Career Development Center