SCALING CAREER SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

THE CENTER'S CAREER TRAINING PLATFORMS

Partnering with universities to scale career and professional development to meet the needs of all graduate students.

boost career success for your graduate students

Through our two digital platforms, Beyond the Professoriate (doctoral students and PhDs), and Beyond Graduate School (master’s students) we provide scalable, research-driven career support designed for the unique needs and demands of graduate students.

Trusted partner of more than 60 institutions

Trusted by over 60 institutions (and growing), our professional development platforms help graduate students explore career options, learn job search strategies through structured curriculum, and secure employment in their fields of interest.

American Academy of Religion
Arizona State University
Augusta University
Boston College
Brandeis University (Public Policy)
Case Western Reserve University
Catawba College
Columbia University (Postdocs)
Duke University
Emory University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Harvard University
Illinois State University
Michigan State University
Missouri State University
New York University
Northern Illinois University
Northwestern University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rutgers University – New Brunswick (Postdocs)
Rutgers University – Newark
Southern Methodist University
Syracuse University
Tarleton State University
The American University in Rome
The Ohio State University
University at Buffalo
University of Alabama
University of California – Irvine
University of California – Santa Cruz
University of Florida
University of Hawaii
University of Iowa
University of Georgia
University of Guelph (Canada)
University of Hawaii
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Massachusetts – Amherst

University of Maryland – College Park
University of Miami
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of South Dakota
University of Texas – Austin
University of Texas – Dallas
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Van Andel Institute
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
William & Mary
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
York University (Canada)`

What others have said about us

Beyond the Professoriate has provided a valuable resource to the growing community of practitioners who support graduate professional development and career exploration. Aurora has been impactful on our campus, allowing us to support our doctoral students in their career exploration in ways otherwise not possible.

At my former institution, I collaborated with Dr. Wood and the BP team to bring Aurora to Fordham University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, a process defined by the BP team's friendliness, transparency, and flexibility, and Maren's willingness to devote ample time to explaining how Aurora works and its unique benefits to graduate student users (e.g., the asynchronous platform is amenable to busy but career-curious students who may wish to engage Aurora's content privately and as their schedules allow). Maren's expertise and thoughtfulness is matched only by her collegiality, and I'm grateful to have worked with her & BP!

I've known and worked with Beyond the Professoriate for several years, and when Aurora launched (the e-learning platform they have created), I was excited to bring it to Syracuse University. Since we subscribed last year, we've seen many students use it to help shape their career goals and searches, and I have found it personally helpful when meeting with students or speaking to prospective students. I can't recommend it enough.

Maren always brings a fantastic energy and passion for supporting PhD students and postdocs in their professional and career development as she works with academic institutions who are eager to support these populations. She has successfully scaled all of the beneficial aspects of individual career advising to institution-wide initiatives such as Beyond the Professoriate and Aurora, and has created platforms that are engaging and meaningful to the PhD students and postdocs that have the opportunity to use them.

When the University of Kentucky became subscribers to Aurora, Maren came to our campus not only to talk about the platform and how it works but also gave a workshop on entrepreneurship and share her career path. Since then, not only has the customer support for Aurora been excellent, she invited me to give a presentation on how PhDs and postdocs can remain productive during COVID as part of her amazing outreach program.

how we help institutional partners

Our platforms are the only online professional development training resource for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and PhDs that helps them successfully transition into academic or nonacademic career paths. These research-driven platforms are informed by nearly a decade of experience supporting graduate students to launch new careers with their skills and training.

prepare more students

The Center's two platforms provide a scalable solution for reaching today's busy graduate students. Whether they are part-time, full-time, or attending their program online, students have access to on-demand, 24/7 career support when and where they need it.

maximize 1:1 advising

Curriculum for Master's students and PhDs is designed to complement on campus resources and 1:1 career advising. Assign a career module, then meet with your student so you can both make the most out of your appointment!

immediate implementation

Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Grad School provide resources to support career center staff. Self paced modules mean staff can easily direct students to ready-made resources in the program.

increase student satisfaction

Research shows career development opportunities are critical to student satisfaction and engagement. Give your students the most up-to-date career resources available for graduate students.

supporting all graduate students

Master’s students and doctoral students have unique career needs. Through our research, we’ve developed and designed two platforms to support institutional partners in preparing these unique student bodies.

Beyond Graduate School

for master's

Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, training platform that helps master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers.

From video lessons on career exploration, to writing application materials, to interviewing and negotiating for that next career step — our platform helps master’s students to degree completion and through each stage of their job search.

Beyond the Professoriate

for phds

Beyond the Professoriate is a digital platform where doctoral students and PhDs can explore career options and learn job search strategies to secure employment in academia and beyond.

Through two programs of study (Faculty Careers and Professional Careers), students are empowered to make informed decisions about their career path and learn successful job search strategies from other PhDs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can we see the platforms?

Yes, absolutely. You can access our demo site for Beyond the Professoriate HERE and Beyond Graduate School HERE.

How do students access your platforms?

Our onboarding and technical team will assist you with integrating single-sign on for your campus. This means your students don’t have to worry about yet another login to yet another site.

Can I schedule a demo?

Absolutely. Please schedule a demo time at your convenience HERE. These sessions are your time to ask any questions you may have, and to invite your teams to view the platform.

How much does a subscription cost?

Price is determined by the size of the graduate student and postdoc population who will have access to the platforms. Please email institutions@gradcareersuccess.com for more information.