Career Development Services

  • Discuss career / major choices or changes
  • Resume and cover letter assistance
  • Job and internship search tips and resources
  • Interview strategies and practice interviews
  • Workshops, job fairs, networking events

The Value of Working with Career Development

Discover all the ways GMercyU’s Career Development Center helps students: 
Student Satisfaction and Learning Report (PDF)


Watch the video for how Career Development impacts our students' goals. 


Empower and equip students to transition from college to career.

Mission Statement

Contact Us

Location: Keiss Library
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Contact our office for additional hours)
Phone: 215-646-7300, ext. 21230
Email: cd@gmercyu.edu


Meet Our Staff

Contact us to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment!

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Nick Schaefer

Director of Career Development
215-646-7300, ext. 21420
schaefer.n@gmercyu.edu


Education and Training

  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Manhattan College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Rider University
  • Certificate, Foundations of Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (Coursera)
  • Certified Professional Career Coach and Resume Writer
  • LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training
Fun Fact: I've hiked in all 14 states of the Appalachian Trail.

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Casey Hilferty

Associate Director of Career Development
215-646-7300, ext. 21572
hilferty.c@gmercyu.edu


Education and Training

  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Lehigh University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Moravian College
  • GMercyU FYE Instructor
  • LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training
  • Member of NASPA, NACE, EACE, and AAUW
Fun Fact: It’s my goal to make it on Jeopardy!


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