Cynthia Engel rejoins OSU-Cascades to lead student career development

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University-Cascades as director of career services. 

Engel will oversee the Career Development Center at OSU-Cascades and lead Cascades Edge -- a program that provides all undergraduate students personalized access to career development tools and experiential learning opportunities throughout their academic experience. She will also develop partnerships with state, regional and national employers that advance opportunities for students and graduates. 

“Cynthia’s leadership will help us add even more value to the OSU-Cascades experience, accelerating the work underway to develop job-ready graduates who will make significant contributions within organizations and in their fields,” said Christine Pollard, senior associate dean at OSU-Cascades. 

About 80% of OSU-Cascades undergraduate students complete one or more experiential learning activity by the time they graduate.

She will work closely with career development staff at the Corvallis campus to increase career preparation programming, and the OSU Alumni Association to build relationships with OSU and OSU-Cascades alumni in Central Oregon.

Engel most recently served as director of program development for ISEP Study Abroad and prior to that was director of internships abroad with CEA/CAPA Education Abroad. From 2003 to 2006, she served as coordinator of student life and international programs at OSU-Cascades, and as coordinator of student programs in the Office of Student Life at Central Oregon Community College from 2001 to 2003.

She received a master’s degree in educational policy and administration from the University of Minnesota.