Career Development Vision 

To empower all students to discern and develop their natural talents in pursuit of meaningful career paths and lives of purpose in an ever-changing world. 

Career Development Mission 

To create an inclusive environment for all students that provides equitable access to educational opportunities for self-discovery and professional development, and to foster relationships with internal and external partners that facilitate intentional learning experiences, mentoring connections, and career opportunities. 

RU Career Account

The RU Career Account is a web-enabled database that connects Rockhurst alumni and students with potential employers. The database contains an up-to-date listing of career opportunities with local, regional and national employers. Employers utilize the database to search for candidate resumes and schedule campus interviews, so it is highly beneficial for to upload and publish resumes via the system’s resume books.

To register for an account, schedule an appointment or learn more, contact Mike Theobald at 816-501-4861.

Rockhurst is an E-verify employer:

E-verify Participation (English) ; E-verify Participation (Spanish)

Right to Work (English) ; Right to Work (Spanish)

Employment Sites

Here is a list of employment sites for you to consider:

NP Connect - non-profit employment opportunities in the KC metro area

MO REAP - Missouri school district employment

Kansas Teaching Jobs - Kansas school district employment

KC Business Journal - learn about the business environment in the metro area

LinkedIn Employment - search for positions via LinkedIn

Startland News - learn about the Kansas City start up community

Career Builder - national search site

Indeed - national search site

Glass Door - national search site

Simply Hired - national search site

Nursing Career Opportunities - search for healthcare positions nationally

Resume Instruction & Critique

Career Development is available to assist alumni with the creation and refinement of their resume and cover letters. Our experienced staff will provide feedback and recommendations on formatting, content, organization, and etiquette, along with proofreading for grammatical and spelling errors. To receive resume assistance or request resume examples, contact Career Development at 816-501-4061.

Interview Preparation

Alumni interested in improving their interviewing skills may participate in a mock interview through Career Development. During mock interviews, alumni will gain experience responding to traditional and behavioral interview questions. Put yourself at a competitive advantage by enhancing your interviewing skills before the big interview.  

Career Exploration & Transition

• Do you wonder what career opportunities are available in your field?
• Are you feeling that you are lacking career direction?
• Have you started to doubt your career path?

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, you are not alone. It is completely normal to feel a sense of concern when exploring alternative employment opportunities or a career transition. Career Development is here to help. Our trained staff can assist you through your career transition process. Career Development offers a variety of career assessments to help you define your career goals. To learn more, contact 816-501-4061.

Employment Scam Warning Signs

If you observe any of the following, you may be the target of an employment scam.

• The position seems too good to be true
• You are offered the position before interviewing
• Your personal account info is requested
• The person is hiring "while away on business"
• You are asked to cash a check
• The website domain is different than the email
• Something just doesn't seem right

If you feel that you are the target of a scam, contact Mike Theobald at 816-501-4861.

Connect With Us

Career Development is located in Massman 3. Schedule an appointment during office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by contacting 816-501-4061. Staff are also available to meet with alumni by appointment before or after regular office hours.