Kim Beyer, Ed.D.

Interim Director - Career Development
Phone: (330) 972-7747
E-Mail: kabeyer@uakron.edu

• Possesses over twenty years of experience in career management services; four years in Academic Advising
• Holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, a Master’s degree in Counseling-Student Personnel Services in Higher Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, The University of Akron
• As Co-Director, shares responsibility for daily operation and management of a comprehensive career center on the campus. Major responsibility includes the coordination of the career development services operation in the Center for Career Management; works with graduating undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni, from all academic fields in providing career management consultation and advise for the job search
• Serves as primary liaison to the College of Education, Wayne College, and Adult Focus; assists with career fairs, education expo and other special events
• Member of NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), MwACE (Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers), and AAEE (American Association for Employment in Education); works with other MAC Career Center Directors annually
• Faculty/Adviser Outreach Coordinator for Center; supervises graduate and student assistants
• Compiles supply and demand survey for education graduates for AAEE’s annual survey
• Has interest in compiling research relevant to career and job search development of college students; currently conducting research in concert with the Office of Accessibilities
• Has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses for the College of Education and Summit College; has taught the Student Success course
• Has served on and currently serves on several university-wide and Student Affairs committees including: Professional Development, Student Affairs Mission Statement, 2006 FYE Foundations of Excellence Self-Study Task Force, Academic Plan Taskforce, and Adult Recruitment Task Force
• Inducted as a member of the Academic Leadership Forum class of 2006-2007 through the Provost’s Office
• Areas of expertise include teaching, training and development, marketing and public relations, event and program planning, and student development and mentoring