Welcome

Rockhurst University Career Services is here to help you through all phases of your career development -- not just when you're a Rockhurst student, but throughout your life as well. Use Career Services to get connected with great companies in Kansas City and across the nation.

Or take advantage of any of these services:

  • Individual Career Advising
  • Resumes and Interviewing
  • Cooperative Education 
  • Campus Interviewing
  • Mentoring Opportunities
  • Local and National Job Listings
  • Resource Center

Your RU Career Account
Post your resume, view current job listings and access specific employer information on your RU Career Account. Call 816-501-4061 to find out how to set yours up today.

Employer Partners
Searching for quality candidates to fill your part-time, internship and/or full-time employment needs? Rockhurst University can help. We can post your vacancies electronically, refer resumes of quality candidates and schedule a campus interview to help you meet your hiring needs. If you have any questions about our services, please contact Career Services  816-501-4861. We look forward to working with you.

StrengthsQuest
Provides you with the opportunity to discover your greatest talents and develop strengths. You'll be challenged to think about applying your talents for success in other settings, such as on projects and teams, and in leadership. Set an appointment with a Career Services staff member to learn more.

Did You Know?

95.7% of recent Rockhurst University graduates obtained employment or acceptance into graduate or professional school within six months following graduation.

87% of students applying to graduate / professional school were accepted by their first choice. Programs included business, biology, English, French, higher education, law, medicine, occupational / physical therapy, psychology, chemistry, speech language pathology, history, public administration, etc.

Numerous local, regional and national employers, including Bernstein-Rein, BKD, Cerner, Deloitte, FBI, Federal Reserve Bank of KC, Federated Insurance, H&R Block, Kansas City Chiefs, Northwestern Mutual, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Rubin Brown, State Street and UMB, have recruited students and alumni into various professional career positions.

Contact Mike Theobald at 816-501-4861 with questions on the most recent employment statistics and types of graduate & professional school acceptance for Rockhurst University graduates, along with the timeframe/assessment methodology used during the survey process.

Career Connections Participants - Thursday February 9, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Massman Hall Rockroom

American Jazz Museum; AXA Advisors; Cerner; Commerce Bank; CrossInnovations; Dept of Homeland Security; Edward Jones; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Federal Reserve Bank of KC; FedEx; First Investors; FreightQuote.com; Girl Scouts; Ken-A-Vision; Lanier Parking; MacFarlane Group; Meadowbrook Insurance Group; Multi Service Corporation;  Murphy Hoffman; Mutual of Omaha; National Catholic Reporter; Netchemia; Northwestern Mutual; Plattform Advertising; Reece and Nichols; State Street; Stowers Institute for Medical research; US Marines

Career Events

Meet the Firms - Accounting & Finance Fair 
September 6, 2011
4 to 6 p.m.
Conway Hall Lobby/Quad
Email for more information

Dining with the Industries
November 9, 2011
6 to 8 p.m.
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Science, Math & Physics Fair
September 28, 2011
4 to 6 p.m.
St. Ignatius Science Center
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RU Mock Interview Day
October 5, 2011 & February 15, 2012
Massman 3
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Spotlight on Teaching
October 12, 2011 and
February 29, 2012
RU Community Center
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COSMC Interview Day
February 28, 2012
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Health Services Fair
March 1, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Massman Hall Rockroom
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Rockhurst Career Fair
February 9, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Massman Hall Rock Room
Email for more information