University Career Services
University Career Services is a full-service career center offering students and UH alumni resources and assistance in the formulation and implementation of their career plans.
Welcome
The University of Houston’s students and graduates represent a large and diverse pool of talented job candidates. University Career Services is here to support you throughout your time at the University of Houston.
Here’s a short video to review our services and learn how you can become career ready.
University Career Services Information
STUDENT / ALUMNI Resources
- Review our approved resume template
- Look and apply for an internships, part-time jobs or full-time positions in Cougar Pathway
- Meet with a career counselor
- Attend an event
EMPLOYER Resources
- Learn about branding and recruitment opportunities
- Create an employer account in Cougar Pathway
- Post open internships, part-time jobs or full-times position in Cougar Pathway
- Register for a career fair
UH FACULTY / STAFF Resources
- Hire a on-campus student employee
- Request a career presentation or guest speaker
- Meet your UCS liaison
- Share UCS event information with your students or colleagues
Cougar Pathway is the University Career Services hub for students, alumni, employers and faculty/staff. Cougar Pathway is an easy to use appointment scheduler, resume database, on-campus recruiting system, and a job database.
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Students
· Apply for jobs or internships
· Schedule a career counseling appointment
· View events and workshops Sign in via AccessUH -
Employers
· Post a job or internship
· Register for a career fair
· Schedule on-campus interviews Sign in / Sign up -
Faculty/Staff
· Post an on-campus job
· Review qualified candidates
· View events and workshops Sign in / Sign up
Upcoming Events
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Sep 27 12:00 pm
Is Law School Right For Me? Workshop
Do you want to experience all it takes to apply and attend law school, while also furthering your knowledge about the practice of law? If yes, come learn about the award-winning University of Houston Law Center’s Pre-Law Pipeline Programs.
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Sep 27 2:00 pm
Is a Career in Social Work Right for Me? Workshop
Curious about an advanced degree or career in social work? Our workshop is your guide to exploring this impactful profession.
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Sep 29 11:00 am
How to Fund Grad School 101 Workshop
Unlock the secrets to financing your dreams at our workshop about funding grad school.
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Sep 29 2:00 pm
Is Optometry School Right for Me? Workshop
Curious about pursuing a career in optometry? Join our illuminating workshop to uncover whether this path aligns with your aspirations.
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Oct 05 11:00 am
Career and Internship Fair
The Fall 2023 Career & Internship Fair, organized by University Career Services (UCS), will take place on October 5, 2023. Open to all majors and recent alumni, this event provides a platform for employers to connect with talented individuals at the University of Houston (UH) seeking internships or full-time employment.
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Oct 26 5:00 pm
UH at Sugar Land Career Fair
The UH at Sugar Land Career Fair is a collaboration between University Career Services (UCS), the UH at Sugar Land instructional site and Fort Bend County. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. This event is open to all majors but is targeted to majors and colleges at the UH at Sugar Land instructional site — including, Education, Engineering, Technology and Nursing. Industries represented include: Technology, Education, Healthcare and Engineering & Manufacturing.
Meet Our Staff
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Dr. Monica Thompson
Executive Director, UCS
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
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Priyanka Raut
Associate Director
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Torrence Douglas
Associate Director
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Cynthia Olmedo
Assistant Director
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Sr. Recruiting Manager, UH at Sugar Land and Katy
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Career Development Specialist
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Asha Wilson
Liaison to the Graduate College of Social Work, College of Education, UH Graduate School
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Dr. Olivia Hayes
Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Fraternity and Sorority
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Vacant
Liaison to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Cullen College of Engineering, and College of Technology
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Torrence Douglas
Associate Director
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Assistant Director
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Madison Brown
Recruiting Coordinator
mebrown8@cougarnet.uh.edu
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Vacant
Graduate Intern
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Vacant
Graduate Intern
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Emily
Health
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Santiago
Mechanical Engineering
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Sani
Media Production
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Rithik
Cybersecurity
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Fabian
Economics with Math & Finance Minor
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Favor
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Will
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Rose Sanchez
Administrative Assistant to Executive Director
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Contact us at UH Main
University of Houston
University Career Services
106 Student Service Center 1
Houston, TX 77024-3040713-743-5100
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Contact us at UH at Sugar Land
University of Houston at Sugar Land
University Career Services
14000 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479-0800713-743-5091
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