Staff Member: Program Administration & Support

Jennifer S. Burkett
Director of Recruitment, Corporate Relations
and Career Services

Jennifer leads the strategies and activities related to recruiting new students, advising current students in career development, and building ties with corporate partners. She has years of experience in communications and relationship building that enable her to address all aspects of these areas. She also consults on recruitment efforts with the INI's international partners.

Jennifer is involved with several annual events, which include graduate school fairs across the country and alumni network events in Pittsburgh as well as in New York and Boston.

Jennifer has worked in career services for eight years, previously at Carnegie Mellon for five years. Other universities she has worked for include West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University.

INI Interests

"The INI is a very exciting place to work! No two days are ever the same and, of course, our students make it all worthwhile."

INI & CMU Favorites

"After working for Carnegie Mellon for five years, I have had many wonderful memories, but if I had to pick just one favorite, I would choose the graduation ceremony for our MSIN students in Athens. It was a great pleasure to meet the AIT administrators and to also finally meet our INI students in Greece."

Recommendations to Students

"In terms of their job search, students must be proactive and assertive. I cannot emphasize that enough. In terms of the graduate school experience, I would recommend that students study hard and take full advantage of the INI and all that it has to offer. This is an amazing institution and the possibilities are truly endless."

Recommended Web Sites

• TartanTRAK - Carnegie Mellon's Internet-based job search tool. Registered students can search for campus jobs, part-time and full-time jobs and internships, store their resume, and participate in on-campus recruiting, mock interviews and resume drops. TartanTrak provides students with a convenient Web site to manage their job and career needs.