Rachel Jones named director of career services at Ouachita
December 03, 2015 - Trennis Henderson
Rachel Jones has been named director of career services at Ouachita Baptist University
effective Dec. 1. She succeeds Rachel Roberts who had served in that role since 2014.
Jones previously served as marketing director for Sodexo on the Ouachita campus and
as a hall director and assistant director of recreational life at Ouachita. She also
has held staff positions at Midwestern State University and University of the Ozarks.
As director of career services, Jones will assist students in identifying personal
strengths and areas of academic and vocational interest. She will counsel individuals
about effective employment search strategies including resume and portfolio development,
preparation for successful interviews and identification of employment leads. She
also will help students pursue beneficial internship opportunities during their college
years.
“We’re excited that Rachel Jones is now leading Ouachita’s efforts in helping students
explore career options and opportunities,” said Dr. Keldon Henley, vice president
for institutional advancement. “Rachel will assist students at all points along their
Ouachita journeys—from identifying interests and choosing a major, to searching for
meaningful internships, to successfully preparing for employment interviews or graduate
school as commencement nears.
“Rachel will be a fantastic ally for our students and recent graduates,” Henley added.
“She will represent Ouachita well as she seeks to expand our network of potential
employers.”
“The culture and students here at Ouachita are unlike anything I have seen at any
other college,” Jones said. “The students here are kind, involved, generous and a
joy to work with. I am excited to be given the opportunity to actively work with students
in this role.”
Jones holds a Bachelor of Science degree in international business with minors in
Spanish, management and marketing from Oklahoma State University. She currently is
pursuing a master’s degree in human resource development from Midwestern State University.
Her husband, Wilson Jones, is head coach of the Ouachita men’s soccer team.
For more information about Ouachita’s Office of Career Services, contact Jones at
870-245-5593 or [email protected].
By Trennis Henderson, OBU Vice President for Communications
Photo by Wesley Kluck, OBU Vice President for Student Services
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