Student Athletes

You’ve built strengths and skills through your sport. Now let’s help you use them to build your future.

At Career Services, we’re here to support Richmond student athletes as you compete, grow, and prepare for what’s next. Whether you’re just starting your career exploration or getting ready for life after college athletics, we’ll help you translate your strengths—like discipline, leadership, and teamwork—into real-world opportunities.

We know the D1 student-athlete experience is unique. That’s why we offer flexible, personalized support designed to fit your schedule and your goals. From career coaching, to internships, to alumni connections, we’ll help you stay ready for every moment—on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.

This is how we build champions for life.

Recruiting for the Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute recruits 12 of the best and brightest African American male college sophomores in the nation for a two summer program in Washington D.C. including free housing, guaranteed paid internships, meetings with public and private sector leaders, and much …

By Janae Driver
Janae Driver Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary

Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary

One of the most common mistakes we see early-career professionals make when negotiating is focusing too singularly on base salary. While it’s an important part of your compensation (and …

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Career Resources

Career Services is excited to introduce UR Career Closet, a new virtual resource that gives students convenient access to professional …

Salary Transparent Street is a street-interview series created by Hannah Williams in April 2022, built around a simple format: she …

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Career Advising Suite

Tyler Haynes Commons, Suite 306
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (804) 289-8547
careerservices@richmond.edu

Interview Suite

Queally Center, Suite 201
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (804) 662-3032
hirespiders@richmond.edu

Drop-In Hours/Locations

Tyler Haynes Commons, Suite 306
Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Robins School of Business, Suite 101
Monday & Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.