Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development provides professional guidance and resources for lifelong career development, serving undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Programs and services are designed to support students in identifying options, making informed choices, and defining and implementing their career plans.
To provide these programs and services, the Center for Career Development builds collaborative relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff and the community. The primary goal of the Career Center is to coach, educate, and connect Iona University students and recent graduates.
Not sure where to start? Reach out to check out the services we provide to help you plan your future!
Appointments available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Evening appointments available upon request.
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The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development offers you the tools and resources necessary to identify career interests, select an appropriate major and explore career fields. We engage you with a structured four-year career development plan designed to enhance your marketability and to provide a competitive edge upon graduation. Along the way, we provide assistance in securing internships and the job search process!
Career Planning
By taking the time to consider your career goals, you are on the path to finding the right profession. Let us help you!
Job/Internship Search
Finding a job or internship can be a scary process. The process to both are very similar. We are here to help you with your search!
Guide to Graduate Schools
Looking for information on applying to graduate school? We can help!
The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development can help you at any point in your graduate career at Iona University. We offer tools and strategies specifically geared towards your graduate students who are ready to launch their job search.
Career Planning
Are you planning your career and taking the next step after you graduate? Let us help you with this process!
Job/Internship Search
No matter where you are in the job search process, we have the tools to help!
Other Resources
The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development provides support to recent graduates who have graduated within the past two years. We have a variety of online tools and resources that you can take advantage of to assist you with your job search, interviewing skills, and more!
The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development is here to effectively support your recruiting efforts! Our Career Center team will work with you to build your presence on-campus and identify meaningful engagement points. Our goal is to connect you with qualified students who possess the skills and qualities that match the unique needs of your organization. In partnership, we will help you meet your talent acquisition goals!
Handshake
Handshake connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity. Using Handshake, you can make an appointment with a Career Coach, explore companies, apply for positions, sign up for career fairs and events, and access our online career library.
Ready to take the next step on your career journey? All current, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students have pre-loaded accounts and can login with your Iona credentials on Handshake or Single Sign On and begin exploring the system.
We ask all alumni to register on Handshake. If you have any questions or difficulties accessing your account, please contact us or visit Handshake's Support Center.
Upcoming Events
September 9, 2025
- Hynes Coworking Space (Spellman Hall)
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
September 10, 2025
- LaPenta School of Business Atrium, LaPenta School of Business Henry Lecture Hall - Rm. 105
- 12:30pm - 2:00pm
September 17, 2025
- Hynes Coworking Space (Spellman Hall)
- 12:30pm - 1:00pm