Mission Statement
The Career Services Office is committed to supporting the mission of The University of the Arts. We are involved in educating the next generation of creative leaders to apply their talents and creative vision to make a positive impact on our world.

Our mission is to support students enrolled in all of the University's degree programs in their career development. In this endeavor, we collaborate with academic and administrative departments to provide the best and most appropriate services possible.

We are dedicated to supporting the multi-career life of the artist by offering personalized assistance that reflects the personal career goals of each individual. We offer a comprehensive array of career services to students and alumni with a focus on assisting them in developing job search skills and tools. Using current and emerging technologies, we provide access to various career-related opportunities. To prepare our students and alumni for their arts careers, we keep abreast of trends in the job market in collaboration with our professional colleagues. Our approach is to encourage students and alumni to pursue their dreams while being aware of the unique realities of establishing and maintaining a career in the arts.

Our Philosophy
"Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime" - Chinese Proverb

The Career Services Office is not a placement agency - we cannot guarantee anyone a job (i.e., “give him a fish”). Our role is to provide resources and information that will make the job search much easier (i.e., “teach [her] to fish”). Career development is a life-long process. Throughout their lifetimes, graduates of The University of the Arts will continuously pursue professional success and fulfillment. We aim to be partners with students and alumni in order to empower them as they pursue their career goals.

Staff
Elisa Seeherman, Director
Keesa Bond, Internship and Community Service Coordinator

Location
Gershman Hall - 401 South Broad Street (southeast corner of Broad & Pine), 3rd Floor – Suite 309

Hours
Academic year: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Summer: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Contact Info
phone: 215-717-6075
fax: 215-717-6077
e-mail: careerservices@uarts.edu

Professional Associations
NACE: National Association of Colleges and Employers
EACE: Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers
CIAD/AICAD: Career Issues in Art and Design/Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
NETMCDO: Network of Music Career Development Officers
DVCP: Delaware Valley Career Planners
DVEC: Delaware Valley Education Consortium
MACCA: Mid Atlantic Career Counseling Association
CEIA: Cooperative Education and Internship Association