We are located in Lower Blasco, Office #102F, on the Avila University campus at 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You can reach us several ways:

• Phone: (816) 501-2901

• Email: timothy.floyd@avila.edu

• General/Employment Email: careers@avila.edu

• Walk-in during office hours

• Schedule an appointment through Navigate

Timothy Floyd, Director of Career and Workforce Readiness. You can reach him at timothy.floyd@avila.edu or (816) 501-2901.

Log in to Navigate using your Avila email and password. From there you can book in-person, phone, or virtual appointments. If you need help with Navigate, email navigate@avila.edu or visit the Navigate tutorial video linked on our website.

Yes. Email careers@avila.edu or call (816) 501-2901 and we will get you set up.

We work with students on career discovery and exploration, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation (including mock interviews), career fair prep, personal branding and assessments, graduate school planning, job and internship search strategies, networking, job offer negotiation, and professional etiquette. If it touches your career, we want to be part of the conversation.

Absolutely. We use career assessments, labor market data, and one-on-one coaching to help you explore how your interests, values, and goals connect to specific academic programs. We can also help you look at salary ranges, work environments, and advancement opportunities tied to different fields so you can make an informed decision.

You would not be the first. Many students shift direction after discovering new interests or realizing a field is not the right fit. We will help you identify career opportunities that align with your new path. We also encourage you to check with your academic advisor about any impact on your graduation timeline.

We run workshops throughout the academic year on topics like career planning, SMART goal setting, resume and cover letter workouts, networking, professional etiquette, and interview preparation. These topics evolve as employer expectations and job market conditions change.

Yes. We offer resources, coaching, and direct connections to employers. You can schedule an appointment to develop a search strategy, and you can use Handshake to browse job and internship postings from employers who are specifically looking to hire Avila students.

Handshake is the largest early-career job platform in the U.S., connecting college students with over 600,000 employers. Avila partners with Handshake so our students and alumni can search for full-time and part-time jobs, internships, career fairs, events, and workshops all in one place.

Nothing. It is free for all Avila University students and alumni.

Go to avila.joinhandshake.com and log in with your Avila credentials. Once your account is active, you will receive personalized job and event recommendations based on your major, career interests, and experience.

Check out our Career Resource Board on Padlet for curated articles, videos, templates, and tools. We also recommend CareerOneStop, My Skills My Future, O*NET My Next Move, and Princeton Review’s career tools. All are free and linked on our website.

We offer several free exploration tools:

Personal Assessments: StrengthsFinder (High5 Test), My Creative Type, Project EVO, Enneagram, and People/Data/Ideas/Things.

Career Assessments: Agilities, Agile Work Profiler, O*NET My Next Move Interest Profiler, and The Predictive Index.

Once you complete an assessment, schedule an appointment with us to talk through your results and what they mean for your next steps.

The Forage offers free virtual job simulations designed by real employers like JPMorgan, BCG, and GE. You can explore different career paths, build real-world skills, and earn

certificates for your resume, all at your own pace. Access it through the link on our How Do I Start page.

Two places. If you are an Avila student, log in to Canvas and look for the Career Resource Course on your Dashboard. It has podcasts, preparation tips, blogs, videos, and more available 24/7. Anyone can also access the Avila Career Resource Board on Padlet, which has curated career content organized by topic.

Start by creating an employer account on Handshake at avila.joinhandshake.com. From there you can post job and internship openings, register for career fairs, and connect directly with Avila students. For questions, email careers@avila.edu.

The Workforce Development Academy helps businesses and organizations build the skills of their current and future workforce. Learn more on the Avila website under Academics -> Workforce Development, or contact us for a referral.

Yes. Avila alumni are welcome to use Career Services for job search support, career transition guidance, and continuing education advice. Email careers@avila.edu or call (816) 501-2901 to get started.

Follow us on LinkedIn (Avila University Career Services), and check the Avila campus calendar for upcoming events. You can also visit our main Career Services page at avila.edu/career-services for the latest information.

Navigate is Avila’s student success platform. You use it to schedule appointments with Career Services (and other campus offices), track your academic progress, and access campus resources. Log in with your Avila email and password at avila.campus.eab.com.