UCCS Career Connections Newsletter

July - Summer 2026 Edition

This newsletter highlights career-related events, programs, and opportunities taking place across the university to keep campus informed and connected. 

Please contact careers@uccs.edu for more information or to feature a career-related opportunity for students. 

Check out this link of the campus map to reference for event locations: https://map.uccs.edu 

Career Center Website

Featured Opportunities

• Full-Time Jobs
  • Communication and Public Relations Specialist - Public Health, El Paso County Government
  • Behavior Technician, Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
  • Early Childhood Teacher (T-2), Colorado College
  • Medical Assistant, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
• Part-Time Jobs
  • OC Arena Operations/Ice Technician, Colorado College
  • Art Event Host, Stone Meets Clay
  • Neuroscience Lab Coordinator, Colorado College
• Internships
  • Platform Prototype Development, Western Digital
  • Clinical Counseling Intern, Momentum Counseling & Consulting LLC (Remote Option)
  • HR Intern, Jabil (Monument, CO) 
  • Production Intern, Front Range Church (Castle Rock) 

Handshake - More Jobs and Internships

Career Highlights

Welcome, Oceana Haaland, Alumni Engagement Specialist

The T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center is excited to welcome Oceana Haaland as the Alumni Engagement Specialist in UCCS University Advancement. In her role, Oceana is dedicated to strengthening relationships between UCCS alumni and the university by creating meaningful opportunities for graduates and alumni to access lifelong career services, no matter what stage of life or career they are in. 

Oceana partners closely with the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center and UCCS Downtown to expand career programming, foster alumni engagement, and build partnerships that benefit both alumni and current students. One of the unique benefits of being a UCCS graduate is career support for life. UCCS alumni continue to have access to the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center's comprehensive career services, including one-on-one career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, career exploration, graduate school preparation, pre-health career coaching, job and internship opportunities through Handshake, career workshops and events, and professional attire through Clyde's Closet. Whether alumni are launching their first career, changing professions, returning to the workforce, pursuing graduate school, or advancing professionally, the Career Center is here to support them every step of the way. 

Originally from San Diego, California, Oceana earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis. She now proudly calls Colorado Springs home and enjoys being part of the local community. Outside of work, Oceana can often be found horseback riding, rock climbing, playing volleyball, or spending time with her husband and their two cats.

Please join us in welcoming Oceana to the UCCS community! We look forward to the positive impact she will have in strengthening alumni engagement and expanding lifelong career success for our graduates. 

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Welcome, Catherine "Kate" Crandell, to the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center

The T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center is excited to welcome Catherine "Kate" Crandell, PT, DPT, MDiv, as our new part-time Pre-Health Career Coach. 

Kate brings extensive experience in physical therapy education, student mentoring, healthcare career development, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with students pursuing healthcare professions, helping them develop professionally and prepare for clinical and academic success. 

Prior to joining UCCS, Kate served as an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University, where she taught a variety of graduate-level physical therapy courses, mentored students, coordinated clinical education experiences, and led service-learning initiatives. She also contributed to research, professional presentations, and community wellness programs focused on health and rehabilitation. 

In her role at UCCS, Kate will support students exploring and preparing for healthcare careers through career coaching, professional development, and guidance related to pre-health pathways. 

We are excited to have Kate join the Career Center team and look forward to the impact she will have on our students and campus community. 

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Save the Date for Career Events

All Major Invited

Upcoming Events Calendar

July 2026

UCCS Alumni Career Advising Appointments

• Booking Link

Cyber First Fridays Community Day

• Friday, July 10th, 2026: 8am - 3:30pm
• Register or learn more here: 
  • https://www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com/events/first-friday-community-day-2026-07 
• Mini Job Fair (industry and government org's) and a Career Village (resume, LinkedIn, cover letter help as well as mock interviews)

August 2026

Student Employee Job Fair - Job Frenzy

• Thursday, 8/20 - 11am-2:30pm
• Berger Hall

UCCS Early Career Development Program: 

Supports Undecided students as they explore potential paths and find their "North Star" - a career identity that aligns with who they are. Our goal is to help guide students still deciding their major from "Undecided" to "Purposeful" by identifying their unique strengths, motivations, and values. To help students determine the best major for their goals, students in the Early Career Development Program will be required to complete three key requirements during the Fall 2026 semester: 

• Academic Advising Appointment: Start by scheduling an appointment with the Undecided academic advisor to discuss their interests and begin exploring potential majors that fit the vision for their future. 
• Attend a Career Exploration Workshop:  Participate in a workshop focused on identity and career development to clarify academic strengths, personality type, and work values. 
• Attend the UCCS Majors Fair (College Representative Event): Attend this event to meet with representatives from our various academic colleges. This is a fantastic opportunity to get direct guidance on different majors and the career paths they lead to. 
• Experiential Learning (Strongly Recommended): Participate in career interviews, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities to help students find their "North Star"

• Please contact Misty Evans, Senior Deciding Advisor and Career Coach, for more information: mevans12@uccs.edu 

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UCCS T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

(719) 255-3340 | careers@uccs.edu