Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff are key partners in facilitating students’ career development. The Student Professional Development Center staff look forward to serving as a resource for you as well as your students in meeting these career development needs. Feel free to contact the SPDC at (336) 278-6538
Don’t Cancel Class
For all faculty within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), rather than canceling your class, consider requesting a career advisor to present to your class on career development topics such as resume writing, interviewing, and networking.
Submit a Request for a don’t cancel class presentation.
Elon University Classroom Presentations
For all faculty within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), schedule to have a career advisor from the SPDC present to your class on a range of topics such as resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, LinkedIn/networking, and navigating the graduate school application process.
Submit a Request for a classroom presentation.
Elon 1010 SPDC Sessions
Schedule an SPDC class presentation for your Elon 1010 students. Presentations provide an overview of SPDC’s resources and services, including career and major exploration, resume building, on-campus student employment, and LinkedIn profile building.
Submit a Request for an Elon 1010 presentation.
Faculty Career Champions Program
The Faculty Career Champions Program celebrates faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to enhancing students’ professional development. Faculty Career Champions bridge the gap between academics and career readiness by fostering meaningful connections between classroom learning and professional opportunities.
Learn more about the Faculty Career Champions Program
Career Conversations Resources
Faculty and staff across campus talk with students every day about their career goals, challenges, and expectations. The SPDC has created resources to assist faculty and staff in helping their students during all phases of career development, including self-discovery, exploring careers, and taking action steps.
Learn More about career conversation resources.
Internships
If your student or advisee is interested in registering an internship, the process will vary based on the school.
Elon Job Network
The Elon Job Network is open to all Elon faculty and staff to use as a resource when advising students about internships or jobs. You can login here using your Elon username and password.
Learn More about using the Elon Job Network with students
Student Employment for Supervisors
Faculty and staff across campus assist students with professional development through on-campus jobs. The SPDC provides resources to support you in your role as a supervisor.
Learn how to post On-Campus Student Positions
Discover the Student On-Campus Employment Guide
Review the Supervisor’s Handbook
Professional Development Resources
Elon University offers resources for faculty and staff including temporary student coverage, the Office of Leadership & Professional Development, and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Learn More about professional development resources for faculty and staff.
SPDC Events and Fairs
The Student Professional Development Center hosts a variety of organizations at Elon throughout the academic year. Examples of employers that have recruited Elon talent include the U.S. State Department, ESPN, PwC, Wells Fargo, and many more.