Sue McNeely named executive director of Muhlenberg Career Center
McNeely previously served as director of the Wasserman Career Development Center at New York University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS).
Monday, August 19, 2024 10:51 AM
Sue McNeely
Muhlenberg College is pleased to welcome Sue McNeely, a higher education professional with nearly 20 years of experience, as the new executive director of the college’s Career Center. McNeely comes to Muhlenberg College from the Wasserman Career Development Center at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, where she has worked since 2018. McNeely will begin her role at Muhlenberg College on September 9.
“We are pleased to welcome Sue to Muhlenberg,” said Chancellor Laura Fage. “She has the experience and vision to continue to encourage and support students in their career explorations, working collaboratively with faculty across campus to provide enriching opportunities and programs that help students excel.”
Muhlenberg College President Kathleen Harring recognized the college for its longstanding leadership in launching students’ careers. “Our graduates are highly successful.“ She says. ““Innovative Careers Services has played a key role in this success and I am excited about the energy and thought leadership that Sue brings to the College. She will help drive the support we provide in this area that is so important to our students and their families.”“
“Our graduates are highly successful and our innovative careers services play a key role in that success, so I am excited about the energy and thought leadership Sue will bring to the College. She will help drive the support we provide in this area that is so important to our students and their families.”
—President Kathleen Harring
At NYU, McNeely held increasingly senior roles, most recently as director of SPS’ Wasserman Center for Career Development. During McNeely’s tenure at the Wasserman Center, her team launched a series of employer site visits for students that included alumni panels, networking lunches, and job simulations. She also led the creation and implementation of the Identity Career Success Cohort Series, a six-week intensive group coaching to support students with minority identities in their job search.
Prior to her position at NYU, McNeely worked in residence hall and student life at St. John’s University, Rutgers University and Hofstra University.
“The Lehigh Valley’s vibrant and diverse economy serves as an extension of the classroom and a strong talent pipeline for our students, and I look forward to working with university leadership to further strengthen this pipeline for future generations. As a native Philadelphian, I am familiar with Muhlenberg’s rich history and strong reputation, and I look forward to meeting members of the campus community, alumni and friends along with my family.”
—Sue McNeely
“I am excited to join Muhlenberg College this fall and help students harness the power of a liberal arts degree to achieve career success,” said McNeely. “The Lehigh Valley’s vibrant and diverse economy serves as an extension of the classroom and a strong talent pipeline for students, and I look forward to working with college leadership to further strengthen this pipeline for future generations. As a native Philadelphian, I am well aware of Muhlenberg’s rich history and strong reputation, and I look forward to meeting members of the campus community, alumni and friends along with my family.”
Mr. McNeely earned his bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education and his master’s degree in social studies education from Hofstra University.
