Faculty/Staff Portal
Meet the Career Services Team
The people behind 6,000+ Aggie career moments every year — bringing expertise in career counseling, employer relations, experiential learning, and data-driven student success.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Nina Davis
Executive Director for Career Services
Dr. Davis provides executive leadership for the Office of Career Services, overseeing all programs, employer partnerships, and strategic initiatives that prepare Aggies for career success.
nomdavis@ncat.eduLeadership
Guiding the vision and strategy of Career Services.
Kendra Haywood
Associate Director of External Employer Engagement
Leads employer engagement for the Office of Career Services — building and growing the corporate partnerships that connect Aggies to opportunity.
kyhaywood@ncat.edu
Shantea Gentry
Associate Director for Experiential Learning
Leads experiential learning initiatives including internships, co-ops, and the experiential learning survey and reporting program.
sygentry@ncat.eduCareer Advisors
Your first point of contact — and your corner, from first draft to final offer.
Nadia Clark-Brown
Career Advisor / Residence Hall Liaison
Connects with students where they live, providing career advising directly within the residence halls and building pathways to career readiness early.
naclarkb@ncat.edu
Jermaine Francis
Career Advisor
Specializes in career strategy, resume optimization, and preparing students to compete at the highest level for internships and full-time opportunities nationally.
jcfrancis@ncat.edu
Calvin Anderson
Career Advisor
Guides students through career exploration, interview preparation, and professional development to help them achieve their career goals.
cbanderson@ncat.eduOperations and Data
The engine room — keeping every program, visit, and metric running smoothly.
Constance F. Booker
Administrative Support Associate
Provides essential administrative coordination and front-desk support, serving as the first point of contact for visitors and callers to the Office of Career Services.
cfbooker@ncat.edu
Sai Narra
Data Analyst
Tracks career outcomes, employer engagement metrics, and student participation data to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement across all Career Services programs.
snarra@ncat.eduReady to Connect With Us?
Schedule an appointment through Handshake, stop by Murphy Hall, or contact us directly. We're here to help you build a career you're proud of.
Schedule an Appointment📚 Classroom Presentations
Bring career readiness directly into your classroom.
Our team tailors every presentation to your course, your students, and your goals. Here are some of our most-requested topics:
📄 Resume Building WorkshopStudents leave with an actionable resume draft. Perfect for freshmen and sophomore courses. |
🎤 Interview Skills WorkshopSTAR method training, body language coaching, and live practice. Great before career fair season. |
👥 LinkedIn and NetworkingProfile optimization, connection strategies, and how to message professionals without being awkward. |
🗺 Industry-Specific Career PathsCustomized for your department. We map career options from your major to real roles and industries. |
💡 How to Request a Presentation
Fill out our Presentation Request Form with your course name, number of students, preferred date(s), and the topic(s) you’d like covered. We recommend scheduling at least 2 weeks in advance.
📈 Career Readiness Assignments
Embed career preparation into your syllabus with our ready-made frameworks.
We help you design assignments graded by your standards and supported by our expertise:
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Resume Draft Assignment — Students create a first or updated resume and submit for peer or Career Services review. |
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Informational Interview Reflection — Students conduct an interview with a professional and write about insights learned. |
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LinkedIn Profile Build — Students create or optimize their LinkedIn profile and submit a screenshot with a reflection. |
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Career Exploration Report — Students research 3 career paths related to their major and present findings to the class. |
👉 How to Refer Students
A timely referral can be the nudge that changes a student’s entire trajectory.
You don’t need to be a career expert to help. Here’s what to do when a student needs career guidance:
Step 1: Identify the NeedStudent unsure about career direction? Needs resume help? Struggling with job search? Considering grad school? Any of these is a reason to refer. |
Step 2: Direct Them to HandshakeTell the student to log in at ncat.joinhandshake.com with their A&T credentials and book a 30-minute appointment with a career coach. It takes less than 2 minutes. |
Step 3: Or Send Them to Walk InFor quick questions or resume reviews, students can walk into Murphy Hall, Suite 101 during office hours (Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM). No appointment needed. |
Step 4: Follow UpCheck back with the student. Ask if they booked their appointment. A gentle follow-up shows you care and increases the chances they’ll actually go. |
📊 Departmental Career Outcomes
Know where your graduates are landing — and use that data to strengthen your program.
We can work with your department to track and report career outcomes. This data is valuable for:
🎓 Accreditation ReportsDemonstrate post-graduation success rates for your program reviews. |
📈 Student RecruitmentShow prospective students where your graduates work and what they earn. |
🛠️ Program ImprovementIdentify skills gaps and adjust curriculum based on employer feedback and placement trends. |
🤝 Alumni EngagementReconnect with successful graduates who can mentor current students or recruit from your program. |
🏢 Handshake Employer Sign-Up Guide
For faculty and staff who recruit students for labs, departments, or external organizations.
💡 Who is this for? Faculty and staff who need to post job or research positions, internships, work-study roles, or other opportunities for students. This is separate from your student-facing Handshake account — this creates an employer account that lets you post positions and manage applicants.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Employer Account
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Go to HandshakeVisit app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new to begin the employer registration process. |
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Create Your AccountUse your @ncat.edu email address. Enter your name, create a password, and select “Employer” as your account type. If your department is already listed, request to join it. If not, you can create a new employer profile. |
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Complete Your Employer ProfileAdd your department or organization name, a brief description of the work your team does, and your logo or department image if available. A complete profile helps students trust the posting. |
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Request Connection to NC A&TSearch for “North Carolina A&T State University” and request to connect. This allows your postings to be visible to A&T students. Career Services will approve your connection request. |
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Post Your PositionClick “Post a Job” and fill in the details: title, description, qualifications, pay/stipend, location, and application deadline. You can target specific majors, class years, and schools. |
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Manage ApplicantsReview applications, message candidates, and track your hiring pipeline — all within Handshake. You’ll receive email notifications when students apply. |
📌 Types of Positions You Can Post
✅ Research assistant positions
✅ Work-study and student employment
✅ Lab assistants and teaching assistants
✅ Department-specific internships
✅ Summer research fellowships
✅ External opportunities from your professional network
🚨 Need Help?
If you run into any issues during sign-up or need help posting a position, contact Career Services at careerservices@ncat.edu or call 336.334.7755. We’ll walk you through it.
📝 Suggested Syllabus Language
Add a Career Services reference to your syllabus. Copy and adapt the text below.
“The Office of Career Services (Murphy Hall, Suite 101) provides free career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, job and internship search support, and graduate school planning to all enrolled students. Appointments can be scheduled through Handshake (ncat.joinhandshake.com). Students are encouraged to visit Career Services early and often throughout their academic career.”
💡 Tip: Even a single line in your syllabus normalizes career planning as part of the academic experience. Students are more likely to visit when a trusted professor recommends it.
📅 Events to Promote to Your Students
Help us spread the word about these recurring events.
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Fall
Fall Career FairSeptember — All majors welcome. 400+ employers. Encourage students to attend even as freshmen. |
Spring
Spring Career FairFebruary — All majors. A second chance for students who missed fall, and a key event for summer internships. |
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Ongoing
Resume DriveMultiple times per semester. Drop-in resume reviews at the Student Center. No appointment needed. |
Before Career Fairs
JCPenney Suit Up EventStudents get professional attire at a deep discount. Held before each career fair. |
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Weekly
Employer Info SessionsCompanies present opportunities and connect directly with students. Updated schedule on Handshake. View Events on Handshake → |
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📷 Share Our Social Media With Students
Students who follow us stay informed about events, deadlines, and opportunities.
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