Kadina Koonce
Assistant Director of Career Development and Planning of the Business Career Center College of Business University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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HLH 141
Lincoln, NE 68588-0405 - Phone
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402-472-7272 On-campus 2-7272
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kkoonce2@unl.edu
Kadina Koonce is the Assistant Director of Career Development and Planning in the Business Career Center. In her role she oversees curriculum development for BSAD 222 which helps students explore their career options, create a professional resume, and network with professionals. As a prior academic advisor for undeclared and pre-professional students, Kadina enjoys thinking creatively about how to explore job and career opportunities, as well as helping others speak to their strengths and experiences. She takes pride in being a researcher of resources and recognizing the uniqueness of all experiences and the tools needed to create rather than wait for future opportunities.
Beyond her immediate role in the College of Business she has presented at various conferences both regionally and nationally on technology integration for learning, workshop development, Clifton Strengths, and professional career development. Leading with Woo, learner and communication as top strengths, she thrives in environments to engage and share information with diverse audiences.
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 p.m. Monday-Friday to check in for a drop-in session. To schedule an appointment directly with me, click here https://go.unl.edu/kadinakoonce
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Concentrations in Metropolitan Area Planning & Human Geography from California State University, Sacramento
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration, Specialization in Student Affairs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Areas of Expertise
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
- Major and Career Exploration
- Presentations
- Career Curriculum Development
- Use of AI in career development and planning
- National Association of College and Employers (NACE) AI Bootcamp Certification
Research Interests
- Promoting At-Promise Student S
- Diversity and Belonging in the Workplace
- Recruitment and Retention
Appointments
- Assistant Director of Career Development and Planning, 2022
- Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Undeclared Academic Advisor, 2019
- Interim Coordinator for Campus Tours, 2017
CliftonStrengths®
- Achiever
- Learner
- Woo
- Communication
- Significance
Service
- Advisor for the RSO Pride in Business
- Board member on the Pride Alumni Counsel
- Selected member of the Professional Development Advisory
- Member of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Technology Committee
Courses
As part of the Business Career Center, I assist in teaching these courses:
- 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.
- 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.