Careers

Coexistence and Conflict Program: Students & Alumni

Students and Alumni from the Coexistence and Conflict program at the Heller School have access to a wide array of career-related supportive services, tools and information to assist with the transition from graduation to employment.

The Heller School's Career Development Center (CDC) provides numerous resources to search for internships or permanent positions, as well as advice on developing effective resumes and cover letters, career strategies, networking and interviewing.

Adam Motenko, Graduate Career Advisor with CDC, works directly with COEX students and alumni on career and professional development. To request an appointment with Adam please visit Career Connect.

Career Connect

Career Connect is the Heller School's database of employment opportunities, alumni contacts and other career resources. This site allows you to search for jobs, make connections with employers, contact alumni and schedule advising appointments with Career Development Center staff. All incoming students are given a skeleton profile and are encouraged to update this individual profile for maximum value.

Jobs and Career Resources in Peace and Conflict Resolution/Management

COEX-prepared page that contains many professional resources regarding careers in the conflict management field.

Fieldwork Project for MA Program in COEX

Joanne Murphy is the Coexistence and Conflict program's Field Project Coordinator. She coordinates projects for both COEX and the dual degree students, and ensures all students secure and complete the project that is relevant to their interest and future careers. To request an appointment with Joanne, please email her.

Other Resources:

The following is a list of resources constructed for the MA COEX Program which students are strongly urged to utilize; pages are found throughout the MA COEX website.

Networking
As most upcoming professionals within the peacebuilding and conflict resolution/management find their jobs via networking, this site has links, guides and advice of how to network and gain contacts.
Employment
A wealth of resources for anyone interested in the field of peacebuilding and conflict resolution/management, including where and how to find jobs.
Scholarships, Grants, and Internships
Various resources to support students and professionals looking for opportunities circa internships, fellowships, and grants/funding opportunities within the peacebuilding and conflict resolution/management realm.
PhD Programs
A list of PhD programs from around the world, as well as PhD-specific resources.
Academic Employment
Sites and resources that pertain to jobs within the academic field relating to peacebuilding and conflict resolution/management around the globe.