Career center searches for new assistant chief

by Brian Ortega
Staff Writer

The University of La Verne Career Development and Placement Center is searching for a new assistant director to replace Jill Bergman, who went on maternity leave in March.

The position, which staffers say calls for a generalist, will play a key role in the department, said Center Director Laura Kiralla.

"The person will be focusing on strengthening our employee relations as well as developing an alumni mentoring program," Kiralla said. "The main thing is, is that they provide opportunities for our students."

Paula Verdugo has been the interim assistant director who stepped in after Bergman left.

Last year Verdugo held the position of graduate career counseling intern.

She was given the interim position because of her familiarity with the Career Center.

The Career Center, which has grown tremendously in the past few years, will continue to expand and establish itself as one of the best resources for students here, Kiralla said.

The assistant director position has been posted online.