Chris Timm

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Chris Timm

Director of the Business Career Center College of Business University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
HLH 141U
Lincoln NE 68588-0405
Phone
402-472-7384 On-campus 2-7384
Email
ctimm1@unl.edu
Social Media

Biography

As Director of the Business Career Center. I consult with employers to help them effectively recruit Nebraska Business students. I regularly meet with students to brainstorm their career strategy. As a lifelong Nebraskan, I especially enjoy the opportunity to learn what makes each community unique.

Before joining the College of Business in 2017, I served the University in several roles including experience with a career guidance software and a variety of positions within the career services field. My skill areas include employer outreach, staff/student development, career coaching, internship advising, assessment, and technology. In addition, I have served on national committees related to mentorship, training, technology, and ethical principles.

I earned my Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Bachelor’s in speech communications from Chadron State College.

Office Hours

The Business Career Center takes appointments in-person and virtually, which can be scheduled through Student Success Hub. You can also stop by 141 HLH from 1-4 pm Monday-Friday to check in for a drop-in session. To schedule an appointment directly with me, click here.

Education

Ph.D.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.A. Chadron State College

Areas of Expertise

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
  • Career coaching/advising/counseling
  • Higher education technology usage and implementation
  • Assessment
  • Internships/experiential education

Research Interests

  • Career paths
  • Career resilience
  • Staff development and training
  • Career and internship outcomes

CliftonStrengths ®

  • Strategic
  • Responsibility
  • Achiever
  • Arranger
  • Connectedness

Scholarship

Selected Publications/Articles

  • C. Timm, New Methods of Staff Development In (and Out of) Career Services, 2008, NACE Journal.
  • C. Timm, Technological Decision-Making in Career Services, 2006, NACE Journal

Books and Book Chapters

  • C. Timm, 2004, "Leveraging Technology" in Leadership in Career Services: Voices from the Field.”

Courses

As part of the Business Career Center, I assist in teaching these courses.

  • Professional Internship (BSAD 395/cross listed) - Earn 0-3 credit hours in conjunction with an internship while learning about business theories, principles, and practices utilized in your major field of study.
  • Career Development and Planning (BSAD 222) - Develop your career goals and craft your résumé.
  • Internship and Job Search Strategies (BSAD 333) - Learn how to effectively search for, apply to, interview for, and secure internships and full time jobs.
  • Professional and Life Skills (BSAD 444) - Learn how to effectively transition from college to career.

Teaching Interests

  • Career Development Theory
  • Management and Change
  • Global Careers

Service

Recent External Service

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

  • Career Pathways Committee Member. 2023-2025.
  • Leadership Advancement Program 2018-2019.
  • Member Diversity and Outreach. Co-Chair 2014-2015. Member 2013-2014.
  • Professional Competencies Task Force. 2011-2012.

Hire Big 10+ Career Consortium

  • Awards Chair, 2020-Present

Delta Sigma Pi. 2019-Present

  • Co-Advisor. 2021-Present
  • Faculty Initiate. 2019

University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union. 2024-Present

o Board Member

Awards

  • Delta Sigma Pi, Faculty Initiate. 2019.
  • David S. Bechtel Award for Outstanding Career Services Professional, 2018
  • College of Business Dean's Coin.  2017.
  • UNL Parents Association Recognition for Outstanding Service to Students, 2015.
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln Spirit of Service, Kim A Hobson Award, 2010.
  • NACADA Advising Technology Innovation Award for “Power of Possibilities." 2008
  • Fulbright - U.S. Germany International Education Administrators Program. 2010
  • Sue Tidball Award for Creative Humanity Nominee. 1996 and 2003.
  • University of Nebraska Board of Regents Kudo Award. 1998.