Prepare for an impactful career
The LBJ School of Public Affairs' Office of Student Affairs and Admissions offers robust career management initiatives to help guide our students through the internship and job search journey. We’re here with resources, guidance and hands-on experience to help our students succeed at the LBJ school and beyond.
Career Management at LBJ: An Overview
The LBJ School Office of Career Management, housed within the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions, is a centralized office charged with assisting students and alumni in meeting their career goals while making connections between their academic studies and life beyond the university.
We offer a full suite of initiatives to help keep our students on track in the job search journey, including career roadmaps, semester action plans, workshops, labs, information sessions and 1:1 counseling. We work closely with faculty, alumni and campus staff to bring first-rate experiences that are customized and impactful. Our goal is to help our students prepare for a strong start in their careers in the public policy arena, and to give students opportunities to build a solid foundation of professional skills.
We aim to provide opportunities for students to enhance their career development and exploratory learning through self-knowledge, understanding opportunities in public policy, job search skill development and decision-making.
Services:
- Career roadmap planning
- Semester action plans
- Workshops (such as networking, salary negotiation, job search journey)
- Labs (such as digital branding, résumés and cover letter)
- Résumé and cover letter development
- Individualized counseling
- Career and internship fairs
- Company information sessions and treks
- Job search strategies and resources
- Interview preparation through mock interview practice and workshops
- Employer and alumni connections
- Job board access and weekly "hot jobs" report
- Case competitions
- Alumni Mentorship Program
Connect With Us
Office of Career Management
Location
SRH 3.104
Phone
512-471-4292
Email
lbjcareers@austin.utexas.edu
Student Professional Development
Location
SRH 3.104
Meet the Team

Lauren Berryhill
Director of Career Services & Professional Development
Lauren Berryhill is the Director of Career Services and Professional Development at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. In this role, she oversees the career development initiatives, collaborates with partners across campus, and facilitates professional development opportunities to supplement the skills learned in the classroom. Lauren previously worked in career services at LBJ where she helped LBJ students and alumni to identify career goals, market relevant experience and skills, and implement strategies to reach their goals. Lauren comes to LBJ from the University of Houston, where she served as a Career Counselor and Lecturer, primarily supporting liberal arts and social science undergraduates and graduate students. In addition to one-on-one career counseling, Lauren taught a career strategy course, hosted career and professional development workshops, and coordinated employer recruiting events. Lauren has also worked at the UH Dean of Students office and the Texas State Capitol.

Carolina Batista
Senior Career Coach
Carolina Batista is a Senior Career Coach with the LBJ School. She is a proud two-time UT alum, with her bachelor’s in international relations and Global Studies and her master’s in Global Policy Studies. She is also deeply interested in International Sports Policy and will always want to discuss and debate. She has worked in higher education for 4 years now and began working in the College of Liberal Arts at UT, assisting undergrads find their majors and their chosen career fields and providing assistance where possible. Now at the LBJ School, she uses her knowledge of classes, faculty, and resources to assist students with their professional development. She looks forward to helping each new class at LBJ achieve their dream careers and succeed.

Dustin Harris
Career Development and Experiential Opportunity Manager
Dustin has worked in higher education for over 15 years, serving universities in Nebraska, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Texas. His diverse experience spans admissions, housing, and teaching, but his passion for career services was fully realized while managing federal internship programs in D.C. from 2015 to 2018.
Before joining the LBJ School’s career services team, Dustin spent nearly five years as the program manager for UT’s Home to Texas initiative, connecting students with internship and research opportunities across the state. He also served as the campus coordinator for the Archer Fellowship Program, a public policy-focused experience based in Washington, D.C.
Dustin is dedicated to building innovative partnerships that link employers and partners with the exceptional talent at LBJ. He strives to empower students to connect their skills and goals with impactful career opportunities.
Alumni Spotlight

"The events hosted by the careers team were very helpful as I applied for jobs, particularly a session with the Texas Diplomat in Residence about how to write a federal resume."
— Emily Brehob (MGPS '19), public health adviser (Presidential Management Fellow) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention