About Us
Ready for that dream job?
Across the division of student affairs at DSU, you will find a commitment to individualized attention. In the Career and Professional Development office, you can see this commitment through our career advisors who work with specific colleges, departments, and majors. The Career Advisors work closely with their academic departments to develop a level of expertise to help you embark on your academic and professional journey.
We can help.
The Career Advisors are available to meet with you from the first day you begin at DSU to the last day you are here, and even beyond when you are an alumnus. We will help you to develop your career path from choosing a major, writing a resume, and learning how to interview and network. We hope that you will find your career passion by experimenting with summer internships, research opportunities, and campus organizations/clubs.
Kelly Greene
Director of Career and Professional Development
Department
Career and Professional Development
Contact
Office Location: Learning Engagement Center
Phone: 605-256-5122
Email
Janelle Nielsen
Coordinator of Employer Relations and Events
Department
Career and Professional Development
Contact
Office Location: Learning Engagement Center
Phone: 605-256-5122
Email
Mission Statement
We support DSU's mission by providing personalized and innovative career education and opportunities that equip and empower students and alumni to realize their potential, achieve their goals, make informed career decisions, and gain lifelong career management skills upon which to contribute to a global and dynamic world.
Values
- Technological Advancement - Keeping pace with trends and enhancing student resources with technology.
- Connections & Collaborations - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities for students.
- Continuous Learning - We think critically and strategically in search of the best answers and approaches and reflect on past experiences and data to guide our actions for the future in our commitment to continuous improvement.
- Professionalism - We believe in demonstrating high-quality standards through professional behavior.
- Sustainability - We believe continuous improvement is key to effective, efficient, and innovative service.