Career Advising

David C. Robertson, M.S.

Director of Career Services
(858) 534-1104
darobertson@ucsd.edu


David is the point person for the
following Career-related topics:

• Private Sector Employment and Recruiting
  
• University of California International Business Consortium (UCIBC)
• Hire San Diego
• Boston Career Forum
• Career Services Student Advisory Board
• Spring Connections
• Summer Celebrations

David has been with IR/PS since 2005.
He oversees the day-to-day functions of the Career Services department and manages the department's long-term strategic planning.

David's focus is marketing the expertise of IR/PS students and developing relationships with targeted employers. He especially enjoys the wide diversity of backgrounds, interests, and dreams of IR/PS students.

He also provides career development and counseling services for students pursuing international careers in the private sector. His services include one-on-one counseling, resume reviews, workshop presentations, and program development.

In the San Diego community, David sits on the Board of Directors for the Rancho YMCA and the City of San Diego's Black Mountain Open Space Preserve. At home, David is an avid runner, hiker, and enjoys family life with his wife, two daughters, and Labrador Retriever.

Nurit Mandel

Career Services Program Manager
(858) 822-0701
nmandel@ucsd.edu 


Nurit is the point person for the following Career-related topics:

• Nonprofit Sector Employment and Recruiting
• Alumni Mentor Program
• Summer Internship Funding
• Student Conference Funding
• Fall Connections
• Outreach Trips - San Francisco

Nurit joined IR/PS in February 2004. She coordinates the Alumni Mentor Program and summer internship funding, and works collaboratively with Tamara and David to market and implement a wide variety of programs and events.  Nurit also provides career advising for students specializing in nonprofit sector careers. 

Originally from Switzerland herself, Nurit was drawn to IR/PS because of its international atmosphere and deeply enjoys students' global perspectives, experiences, and cultural contributions.

Prior to her work in Career Services, Nurit worked in Graduate School Admissions, and held recruiting, advising, and event coordination positions in nonprofit and private sector organizations. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also loves to read.

Tamara Golden

• Public Sector Employment and Recruiting
• Presidential Management Fellows
  
• Winter Connections
• Outreach Trips - Washington D.C.
• IRPSCAREERS
• Internet Links and Career Resources
• Fellowships

Tamara is the most recent addition to the IR/PS career services team, starting June 2009. She provides career advising to students interested in the public sector.

Tamara brings over ten years of experience as a career coach to graduate students and alumni of international relations, first at SAIS in their Bologna, Italy center and most recently at The Fletcher School in Boston. Tamara enjoys partnering with students in achieving their goals through one-on-one coaching, career-related workshops and programs, and employer recruiting and outreach. In addition to a Master’s in Italian Language and Literature, she holds advanced professional certifications in life coaching, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and federal job search training. 

In her off hours, you’ll likely catch Tamara creating glass fusion art or twirling on a nearby dance floor.