Career Center at UNC Asheville
Discover New Possibilities
From on-campus student employment to your first step after graduation, UNC Asheville’s Career Center opens new avenues for discovery about yourself, your future, and your capabilities in the world. Explore our career coaching, resume-building, internship-finding, interview-prepping, and networking resources to get started!
Explore Our Student Resources
Major & Career Exploration
Explore your interests and long-term goals
Interview Skills
Mock interviews, strategies, and resources.
Networking & Selling Your Skills
Job Fairs and Expanding your Network
Graduate School Preparation
Search and apply for what's next
Resume & Cover Letter Building
Job Application Materials and Support
Online Presence
LinkedIn, E-portfolio, Professional Headshots
Join Handshake
Join Handshake
Handshake is your gateway to UNC Asheville’s career ecosystem, connecting you to a career network and job board tailored to college communities. Once logged in, you can explore internships, part-time and full-time jobs, network with employers and alumni, receive personalized career resources, and stay informed about upcoming career-related events—all in one place.
Check out our guides to help you get started with Handshake
Where Do UNC Asheville Graduates Go?
With the help of the Career Center, our graduates go on to achieve impactful goals with local, national, and global employers. Our alumni network spans from Apple and Deloitte to the Peace Corps and the New York Foundation for the Arts, connecting you to opportunities at all levels of personal and professional impact.
"Recruiting at UNC Asheville is a unique and fun experience and not just because I am an alum! The liberal arts experience at UNCA truly creates a well rounded student with critical thinking skills and unique perspectives. The students always teach me something new and show me connections to jobs that I might not have thought of. No matter what I am hiring for at the time, UNCA Career Events are well worth the time."
Faculty Services
Faculty Services
Professors: help your students develop career readiness skills using UNC Asheville Career Center-organized resources like Ask a Bulldog, Big Interview, classroom presentations, pre-created assignments, career panels and guest speakers, and more.
Upcoming Events
Meet Our Staff
Lisa Mann
Director of the Career Center
135 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6867
Email: mann@unca.edu
Originally born in Asheville, my career has taken me from Iredell county, to New York City, to Williamsburg, Virginia, and now Asheville.. It’s been an amazing journey and one that I am excited to share with UNC Asheville students. A strong supporter of the liberal arts, my Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University is in Sociology, with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. I have a Master of Education in Community Counseling from The College of William & Mary.
My drive is to connect students with opportunity, because the best way to learn about yourself and who you want to be is to gain experience. As the director of the career center, I am dedicated to ensuring the Career Center is not only a resource for individual students and alumni but also serves as a place to build connections.
Lauren DeHaan
Associate Director of Career Education
125 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.250.3891
Email: ldehaan@unca.edu
Though I’m originally from Allentown, PA I’ve lived most of my life in Indianapolis, IN. I didn’t realize how much I missed the mountains until moving to Asheville, and I absolutely love living here. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and later earned my Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University with concentrations in adult education and instructional systems technology. I started my career in human resources but transitioned to career services and discovered that it was the field that I wanted to stay in.
I love helping students discover their passions and helping them learn how to make their dreams a reality. I am so excited to continue supporting students with their career exploration and development at UNC Asheville, as well as partnering with faculty to support their efforts to bring career education into the classroom. Outside of work, I love reading, hiking, and spending time with my two Newfoundlands. I highly value constant growth and learning, so my next adventure is trying to learn how to homestead.
David Earnhardt
Associate Director of Employer Relations
119 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.232.5099
Email: dearnhar@unca.edu
I am a North Carolina native, but prior to coming to UNC Asheville in 2016, I spent six years in the Boston area working with business students in a Residence Life and an Academic Advising setting. I also taught in a professional development seminar and ran a co-curricular program that focused exclusively on engaging students in their careers. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications & Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel from Western Carolina University and have found a great deal of satisfaction working with college students. In my role as the Associate Director for Employer Relations, I partner with area and regional employers to build recruiting strategies to bring more UNC Asheville students and alumni on board.
On a more personal note, environmental sustainability is a core value, I watch a ton of movies and care more about the Carolina Panthers than I probably should. I recently bought a home in the area, and plan to set deep roots in the community for years to come. Swing by my office in Ramsey Library, or send me an email, I’m looking forward to working with you.
Cate Marshall
Associate Director of Student Employment Development
119 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6648
Email: cmarsha3@unca.edu
A proud Jersey girl who grew up in NY, I earned my Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in Women & Gender Studies from SUNY Brockport before completing my Master of Science in Higher Education at Syracuse University. Looking to get away from Syracuse winters, I applied sight unseen to UNC Asheville and have been here ever since.
My original role in the Career Center was Student Engagement Coordinator, where I focused on event planning, marketing, and supervising our incredible student staff. I’m excited to be in a new role – Associate Director of Student Employment Development – where I hope to help make student employment even more impactful for students. Outside of work, I can be found cuddling my cats while reading or listening to my husband explain Premiere League soccer.
Grace Champion
Internship Program Manager
224 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6558
Email: gchampi1@unca.edu
Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, higher education has been a part of my life from the very beginning. I fell in love with the southern Appalachians when earning my Bachelor’s degree in History at Young Harris College. I then spent some time in Boston earning my Master’s in Higher Education from Boston College. Before coming to Asheville, I worked at the University of Georgia and Lees-McRae College.
I am excited to be a UNC Asheville Bulldog and look forward to helping students turn their dreams to reality. Reasons to meet with me include exploring your major/career options, reviewing application documents, and generally preparing for life after graduation. Outside of work, I enjoy reading fantasy series, browsing farmer’s markets, and spending time with my two dogs.
Ben Biery
Career Coach
124 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6648
Email: bbiery@unca.edu
I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman, NC, which sparked a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors. This led me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University and pursue a decade-long conservation career in Southwest Florida. In 2023, North Carolina called me back, and I’m excited to be part of Asheville’s vibrant community, enjoying the mountain landscapes and changing seasons.
My career has taken many paths—from hospitality to nonprofit work to small business ownership—but I’ve found my true passion in helping others find direction and opportunities for growth in their careers. I look forward to supporting students as they define and achieve their goals.
Outside of work, you can find me hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway with my partner, playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying (and often failing) at fly fishing, or hanging out with my dog, Kevin. I’m thrilled to join the UNCA team—Go Bulldogs!
Victoria Smith
Career Center Program Associate
118 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6686
Email: vsmith4@unca.edu
I am originally from Fort Myers, Florida, but I was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee! I have two degrees from the University of Tennessee: a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a Master’s of Science in Educational Administration with a concentration in Higher Education Studies.
I fell in love with Asheville for its vibrant sense of community and beautiful scenery. I moved to Asheville with my boyfriend and our three pets in September 2024 and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! In my free time, I enjoy going on walks, checking out cute little coffee shops, reading a good book, watching scary movies, and baking! I am so excited to be a Bulldog and to help build meaningful connections between students and employers here at UNC Asheville!
Want to Talk to Someone? Contact the UNC Asheville Career Center!
Schedule an appointment in Handshake. Drop-ins are welcome Monday-Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. We are located on the first floor of Ramsey Library in the Student Success Hub.