Appointments & Drop-In Hours | Portland State University

Appointments & Drop-ins

Appointments

We offer 50-minute virtual, phone, and in-person appointments to all current PSU students and alumni (i.e., those who have graduated from PSU or have earned 60+ credits from PSU). You can meet with us to:

Identify your values, interests, and skills
Explore career options
Discuss your job or internship search
Create a career plan and set professional goals
Navigate career transitions
Learn and practice interview strategies
Review professional documents like résumés and cover letters
Explore graduate programs and other continuing education opportunities

Drop-in Hours

30-minute drop-in sessions
Monday-Thursday (2-3pm)
First come, first served

There is limited availability for drop-ins, and there’s a chance that we won’t be able to serve everyone. Due to the brief nature of drop-ins, we encourage you to prioritize what you’d like to discuss with us. If you require more in-depth assistance, please schedule a 50-minute appointment with one of our career counselors.

Virtual drop-ins: Drop-ins are available via Zoom from 2-3pm, Monday-Thursday. Sign-ups for virtual drop-in sessions open at 9am each day and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If your desired drop-in slot isn’t available, we encourage you to check the following morning at or after 9am for new availability. Use this link to sign up for a virtual drop-in session.

In-person drop-ins: Drop-ins are available at the University Career Center from 2-3pm, Monday-Thursday, on the third floor of Fariborz Maseeh Hall (342 FMH). Please call us at (503) 725-4613 to ensure that we have availability before your visit.

Schedule Your Appointment

Schedule a virtual or phone appointment

Use the link above to schedule a virtual or phone appointment with the first-available career counselor, or call us at (503) 725-4613

Schedule an in-person appointment

Use the link above to schedule an in-person appointment with the first-available career counselor, or call us at (503) 725-4613

Schedule a phone or virtual appointment with Leah

Career Counselor: Leah Payne, MFA (she/her)

Contact: leahp@pdx.edu, (503) 725-6158

Approach: With a background in art, psychology, and leadership development, Leah invites students and alumni to design the careers they want. When working with Leah, you'll have space for self-reflection and identify your key takeaways or next steps.

Schedule a phone or virtual appointment with Louise

Career Counselor: Louise Paradis, MA (she/her)

Contact: paradisl@pdx.edu, (503) 725-4970

Student feedback: "I really appreciate Louise's ability to capture the scope of what I am trying to achieve and provide feedback and suggestions that are helpful, transparent, and promote confidence."

Schedule a phone or virtual appointment with Tanya

Career Counselor: Tanya Romaniuk, PhD (she/her)

Contact: romaniuk@pdx.edu, (503) 725-3608

Student feedback: "Tanya was very helpful. I appreciated that she listened carefully to my situation and made suggestions accordingly."

Schedule a phone or virtual appointment with Nathaniel

Career Counselor: Nathaniel Sprouse, MDiv (he/him)

Contact: sprouse@pdx.edu, (503) 725-6157

Approach: Curiosity, kindness, and empathy define Nathaniel’s approach to career conversations. Whether you are exploring majors, career paths, internships, or first jobs, he is able to help you discover what’s possible!

Schedule a phone or virtual appointment with Caitlin

Career Counselor: Caitlin Sweeney, EdS/MS, NCC (she/her)

Contact: sween6@pdx.edu, (503) 725-9418

Approach: As a professionally trained counselor, I strive to create trusting relationships by listening deeply and inviting a sense of hopefulness into the process. I'd be honored to support you in your career journey!

Schedule a phone, virtual, or in-person appointment with Marisa

Internship Coordinator: Marisa Miller, MS (she/her)

Approach: Marisa helps students find resources and create opportunities that will further their learning and create pathways from the classroom to a career.

Career Coaching for Engineering & Computer Science Students & Alumni

If you are pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in engineering or computer science or have graduated from the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS), please schedule your appointment with MCECS's Director of Student Career Success, Frank Goovaerts.

Schedule with Frank Goovaerts

Career Coaching for Business Students & Alumni

If you are majoring in business, earning your MBA, or have graduated from The School of Business, please schedule your appointment with a business career coach.

Note: If you are minoring in business, please schedule with a career counselor instead of a business career coach.

Schedule with a business coach

University Career Center | 342 FMH
1855 SW Broadway | M-F, 9am-5pm
(503) 725-4613 | careers@pdx.edu
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