Luke Schmonsky

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Luke C. Schmonsky

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Biography

The College of Saint Rose - Education

Higher Education Professional with 15+ years in Career Development and Advising.
Higher Education
Luke
Schmonsky
Albany, New York
I loved college and did not want to leave. So what did I do? Started working in one.

After my undergrad experience, like many other 21-22 year olds, I did not know what I wanted to do. I kicked around for a while obtaining various “career” oriented positions (including one epic fail in sales) and I discovered that I was not really connecting with these jobs. I was not finding any joy in anything that I was doing.

Until one summer, I applied and got a position at a college as a Career Specialist, and I never looked back. Working with college students has been a truly rewarding and fulfilling career. My passion is career development, but I have experienced many different areas such as; coaching, teaching, parent relations, advising and orientation, all of which has shaped me into the professional that I am today.

Now? I run a wonderful office that assists with academic advising, student support services (i.e. tutoring) and career development. I also teach career development theories and best practices and obtained certification in assessments, such as the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory. Most importantly, I get to help students achieve their goals, academically and professionally.


Experience

  • The College of Saint Rose

    Senior Associate Director, Career Center

    Luke worked at The College of Saint Rose as a Senior Associate Director, Career Center

  • The College of Saint Rose

    Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Counseling Department

    As an adjunct in the Counseling Department at St. Rose, I teach a three credit required course on Career Development Theory.

  • The Sage Colleges

    Career Specialist

    Luke worked at The Sage Colleges as a Career Specialist

  • Excelsior College

    Career Consultant

    Luke worked at Excelsior College as a Career Consultant

  • Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

    Director of Center for Student Success

    In my current role as Director for the Center for Student Success, I oversee Career Services, Academic Advising and Student Support Services. I also advise the the 4th/P2 and P4 class years. During my time at ACPHS I have also served as the Associate Director of Student Professional Development.

Education

  • The College of Saint Rose

    Master of Education

    Higher Education Administration

  • The College of Saint Rose

    Senior Associate Director, Career Center



  • The College of Saint Rose

    Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Counseling Department


    As an adjunct in the Counseling Department at St. Rose, I teach a three credit required course on Career Development Theory.

  • Columbia-Greene Community College

    Associate of Arts

    General Studies

  • State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

    Bachelor of Arts

    Communications