Carissa Uhrmacher

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Associate Director of Career Services at Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska, United States

Overview

Carissa Uhrmacher is the Associate Director of Career Services at Hastings College, her alma mater. She specializes in preparing students for their careers and was recently named Faculty/Staff of the Year for her dedicated support of student-athletes. Her background spans government, non-profit, and corporate sectors, focusing on fundraising and recruiting.

Outside of her work, Carissa is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of the Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Agricultural Learning. She has a passion for building relationships and understanding connections between people, which she applies to both her professional and community roles.

In 2022, Carissa publicly shared her journey as a breast cancer survivor to advocate for the importance of early detection and regular health screenings.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Student Career Development
As Associate Director of Career Services, she helps students find internships, jobs, and mentors, and teaches career readiness skills like goal setting and conflict resolution.
Student-Athlete Success
She and her colleague received a Faculty/Staff of the Year award in May 2025 for their exceptional work in preparing student-athletes for life after sports.
Health Advocacy
As a breast cancer survivor, she has shared her story publicly to encourage others and advocate for the critical importance of early detection screenings.

Media Appearances

Carissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Associate Director of Career Services at Hastings College
10-2020 - 1-2025
Assistant Director Of Career Services at Hastings College
3-2015 - 10-2020
Career Pathways Instructor at HASTINGS LITERACY PROGRAM INC
9-2012 - 10-2020
Career Services Coordinator at YWCA USA
1-2004 - 10-2020
Project Director at Juvenile Services Community Based Aid

Education

1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Hastings College

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Exp : 17 Location : Hastings, Nebraska, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Associate Director of Career Services at Hastings College
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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DONT's

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When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carissa

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  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

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