The Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for undergraduate and graduate students that 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're learning in the classroom.
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.
Internship Stipends
The Fairfield Dolan Social Impact Summer Internship Program provided internship opportunities for students at local non-profit organization.
Interview Preparation
Mock Interviews are an invaluable opportunity 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.
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.
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 program while giving them a competitive edge in the job market. Learn more about our students' internship success.
Leadership Coaching
A partnership with leadership development platform BetterManager enables students to fine-tune their leadership skills while developing their personal brand.
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 signature workshops and events throughout the year as part of the Dolan Professional Development Series (PDS) program. These events allow students to network with professionals and alumni, as well as to hone in on specific skills and professional interests.
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 with a career coach or Professional in Residence (PIR) via dolancareer@fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4000, ext. 3987.
AACSB accreditation means our College of Business 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 Professional Development Series is designed to provide a structured way in which students can gain the knowledge and skills that will complement their coursework to help them find success in the working world. This comprehensive program will give Fairfield Dolan students a competitive edge as they enter a challenging job market.
Professional-in-Residence
As part of the Dolan Professional Development Series, 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 and capacities in their business and professional pursuits.
Excel Workshop Series
This three level workshop series provides students with the technical skills needed to hit the ground running in their next internship or job. The series includes: Introduction to Excel, Intermediate Excel, and Advanced Excel.
Money TALKS: Financial Planning for College Students and New Graduates
This two part seminar teaches students and newly minted graduates financial skills that are not taught in the classroom. Participants will be challenged to think how they can hit the ground running once they receive their degree and place themselves on sound financial footing. Additional information about these programs can be found at Life@Fairfield.
Dolan Signature Workshops and Events
The Dolan Career Development Center hosts several signature events that are offered every year, including the Dolan Career Night, Etiquette Diner, Company-In-Focus, Internship Reception, Business Analytics Showcase, AAUW Smart Start Salary Negotiation, and the Undercover Alumni program.
An evening for students to meet with top business executives and receive informal advice from professionals with experience in a variety of career paths.
A professional etiquette consultant guides students as they participate in a mock business dinner with alumni and professionals.
Fairfield Dolan hosts top employers to campus to promote potential career paths, provide industry specific knowledge, and share job and internship opportunities.
To register for a Dolan event, visit Life@Fairfield.
Sarah Bollinger MEd
Director, Career Development
EDUCATION
MEd Higher Education Administration - Student Affairs
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
BA Media Communication Studies
Ursinus College
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
Educational Technology: Learning Design & Technology
Fairfield University
Management Leadership Institute
National Association of Colleges and Employers
Smart Start Salary Negotiation Facilitator
AAUW
Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner
Center for Applications of Psychology Type
PROGRAMMING SPECIALTIES
Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Undecided, Marketing
Strengths:
Learner, Input, Responsibility, Intellection, Relator
Education:
Fordham University, Bachelor of Science, Economics
Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affairs at Seton Hall University
Hometown:
Allendale, NJ
Graduate Assistants
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 at “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.