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Dolan Career Development Center

What We Do

The Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for undergraduate and graduate students to enrich their academic experiences and inspire tomorrow's business leaders. These opportunities allow students to learn about themselves, and about the business world, as well as to apply what they are learning in the classroom.

The Dolan Distinction

Internships

Fairfield Dolan views practical experience as an important part of your academic program. An internship will give students the opportunity to apply classroom theories to real-world situations and use on-the-job experiences to enrich their academic programs while giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Internship Stipends

The Fairfield Dolan Social Impact Summer Internship Program provides internship opportunities for students at local non-profit organizations.

Interview Preparation

Mock Interviews offer invaluable opportunities to get instant feedback to improve interview skills. Throughout the academic year students receive several opportunities to meet with Center staff, recruiters, and alumni to hone their interview skills.

Individualized Career Coaching

The Dolan Career Development Center's team is available to meet with undergraduate and graduate students during drop-in hours or by appointment. Common topics discussed include career exploration, internship search strategies, and salary negotiation.

Leadership Coaching

Graduate students can apply to the DCDC Leadership Coaching program, New Level Work, which will accept 12 students this year. Accepted students will take a DISC assessment, be matched with a leadership coach, and meet with them at least four times during the semester. A certificate will be issued at the end of the program in December.

Networking

We offer many networking opportunities for students to meet with alumni, employers, and community partners. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity that allows students to learn about potential careers, internships, and job opportunities while employers look for potential talent.

Workshops & Events

Fairfield Dolan hosts over one hundred career-focused workshops and events throughout the year, including mock interviews, employer resume reviews, networking events, Money TALKS, and the Excel Workshop Series.

Employment Services

Hundreds of employers work with the Dolan Career Development Center and Fairfield University Career Center to offer on-campus interviews, collect resumes, and list positions through Stags4Hire.

AACSB Accredited

AACSB accreditation means Fairfield Dolan has proven to be among the best in business education anywhere in the world. This quality is recognized across the globe by top employers, other universities, and recruiters.

The Dolan Distinction

#9

Best Colleges for Business Majors
2019 Money Magazine

97%

Undergraduates Employed or Accepted to Graduate School

#14

Best Schools for Internship
2019 Money Magazine

Professional- in-Residence

​​As part of the Dolan Professional Development Series (PDS), students will have additional opportunities to engage with professionals and gain real world insights about business leadership, career advancement strategies, and industry demands through the new Professional-in-Residence (PIR) program. This mentorship model will allow students to make an appointment with a PIR, meet in one of our many collaborative spaces, and build their capabilities in their business and professional pursuits.

Jim De Filippo
VP Global Supplier Services , Morgan Stanley
Anthony Donofrio
Former Managing Director Hamilton Lane Advisors
Tim Finnegan
Tim Finnegan ‘77
Former Managing Director Hamilton Lane Advisors
Jim Halliday
CMO, TickPick
Jim Petty
Jim Petty
Former CEO of holding company for Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports
Bill Schloth
William Schloth ‘85
Co-Founder and CEO of USA Business Strong
Roxanne Todisco
Roxanne Todisco
Consultant - Client Solutions, Spruceview Capital Partners

Did You Know?

99%

of Dolan students are employed on enrolled in graduate school within 6 months (Class of 2023).

1.6

is the average number of internships per student.

Dolan Signature Workshops and Events

The Dolan Career Development Center hosts several signature events that are offered each year including theStags in Marketing, Stags on Wall Street, Stag Ethics on the Road, Stags in Analytics… and more!

Shot from outside of students sitting inside of one of Fairfield’s buildings collaborating on something.

I love the strong alumni network and career opportunities that are offered at Fairfield Dolan.

Carly Watt, ‘26

Real World Experience, At Your Fingertips

The Fairfield Dolan Ambassador (DA) program invites highly accomplished business seniors to enhance the academic and professional environment of the Dolan School by sharing their internship experiences with current students. DAs share their experiences by mentoring undergraduate students and leading presentations to empower and educate students during the internship process. Working in consultation with the Dolan Career Development Center the DAs also engage in guest speaking in classes and help create an environment that inspires and prepares future business leaders.

Pasquale Acciarino (Accounting)
Therrien & Associates, PC
PwC, MBIA Inc. (formerly)
External Audit Intern, Internal Audit Intern, Tax Intern

Emily Brodeur (Finance, Marketing)
Merrill Lynch and CVS Health
Wealth Management Client Associate
Pharmacy Benefits Management, Financial Planning and Analysis

Ryan Dailey (Accounting, Finance)
PwC; CBIZ Marks Paneth
Banking and Capital Markets Assurance Intern (PwC)
Nonprofit, Government, and Healthcare Audit Intern (CBIZ Marks Paneth)

Maggie McGinn (Marketing, International Business)
Cambridge Associates
Global Business Development Summer Analyst

Patrick Doherty (Accounting, Business Analytics)
EY
Audit Intern

Olivia Mahoney (Marketing)
Wayfair
E-Commerce Strategy Intern

Katharine Edwards (Management with an HR concentration)
Amazon
HR Generalist Intern — Earth's Best Employer Program

Joni Medzadourian (Digital/Social Media Marketing)
Social Wise Communications; Paragon Public Relations
PR & Design Intern (2022)
Marketing Intern (2021)

Paige Miro (Accounting, Finance)
Alvarez and Marsal
Transaction Advisory Group Intern

There are many ways our alumni can engage with the Dolan Career Development Center.

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Learn more about mentorship, event, workshop, and sponsorship opportunities

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Learn more about how employers can participate in Dolan Career Development Center Events and engage with Fairfield University Students.

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On-Campus Recruiting

Snack n' Chat with Students: Reserve a table in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business for the chance to speak with potential candidates about your company and available opportunities.

Sign up to Table at Fairfield Dolan Today

The Stags in Marketing event allows alumni and professionals to discuss future career success with Dolan students.

Students can also engage and connect with alumni in the Wall Street community at the Stags on Wall Street event.

Center Hours

Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Graduate student appointments available after 4:30 p.m. by request.

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an appointment with a career coach or Professional in Residence (PIR) via dolancareer@fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4000, ext. 3987.

Meet Our Team

Sarah Bollinger, Ed.D.
Senior Director of the Dolan Career Development Center
Mitchell Fallon
Student Experience Counselor
Carolyn Montrose
Associate Director, Dolan Career Development Center
Cyndi Palaia
Program Coordinator
Bill Schloth
Bill Schloth
Associate Director, Dolan Career Development Center | Economics, Finance & International Business

Fairfield University is a proud member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and adheres to all NACE recruiting standards and practices. The Dolan Career Development Center is committed to maintaining professional standards in recruiting and career development as set forth by NACE. These standards are the benchmark of the profession. For more information, please see NACE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

Fairfield University also abides by NACE’s Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. Employers requesting access to students through the services of the Dolan Career Development Center are expected to abide by these principles, which may be reviewed as “principles for employment professionals.“ Fairfield Dolan does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, or disability or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, and scholarship programs. The School expects corporate partners to maintain the same practices.

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    Fairfield, CT 06824

  • (203) 254-4000

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