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Kim Matteson
Career Counselor
E-mail:
mattesonkimberly@sau.edu
Hours: M-W 3-8 and Th & F 3-5:30 PM
About Kim
I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with my BA
in Psychology. After working as a Peer Advisor in the Residence Halls and
Peer Advisor for Academic Advising, I decided to stay at UNI to work on my MA in
Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs. While working on my
master's degree I had the opportunity to work in Admissions, Campus Ministry,
the Career Center, the Education Department as an Editorial Assistant, and
Academic Advising. I really enjoyed working in the Career Center and
decided that is where I wanted to obtain a full-time position. When I
moved to the Quad Cities with my husband, there were not any jobs in student
affairs open, so I
found a job at Handicapped Development Center working as a Casemanager. I
loved working with mentally and physically handicapped individuals, but was very
eager to obtain a position at a university. I was extremely lucky to find
a position a year later at SAU in the Career Center. I immediately felt
welcome at the university and was grateful to work at such a great place.
Outside of the Career Center, I enjoy spending time with my
one year old daughter, cooking, and reading. I don't have time for much
else, because I am usually chasing a little one around.
What I do at the
Career Center:
I do a variety of things at the Career Center. I help
students who are undecided in their major by administering several inventories
and discussing their interests, values, and skills. I help students with
the graduate school admissions process. In addition, I coach students on
resume and cover letter writing. I assist with mock interviews as needed.
I also have the opportunity to help maintain our website and assist with
marketing. Finally, I assist with the special events such as the Career
Fairs.
What I like
about working at the Career Center:
Everything. I love my co-workers, the other employees
who work at the university, as well as the students who work in the Career
Center and those that I work with on a daily basis. I can't imagine a
better place to work. I am so lucky to have been here for almost 5 years. |
