Jessica Campbell serves as Executive Director at the Rice Business Career Development Office. Jessica has been at Rice University since 2011, and previously led the employer relations team at the Rice University Center for Career Development, before transitioning into the MBA career center in 2019. Prior to Rice, Jessica worked in career services at the University of Houston and at a non-profit.
Jessica has been actively involved in several professional organizations, including MBA CSEA, where she previously co-chaired the Employer Relations Resource Group and Global Conference. Jessica has also been an active member of SoACE (Southern Association of Colleges and Employers) since 2007, where she current serves on the Board as Director, College Knowledge Groups and previously chaired the Annual Conference, the Employer Relations Knowledge Group and New Members Committee. Jessica previously served as President, Secretary, Texas Job Fair Chair and Professional Development Chair for HACCC (Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers). Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston.
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