New Director

JOHNSON CITY – (July 12, 2018) Dr. Jeffrey L. Alston has been named Director of University Career Services at East Tennessee State University.

Alston comes to ETSU from The College at Brockport, State University of New York in Brockport where he served as associate director of employer relations and internships since 2014.  Alston is an active leader in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and serves on its Diversity and Inclusion Committee and as a NACE Ambassador.  Alston has also served in various capacities in regional, state and local associations, including the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE), State University of New York Career Development Organization (SUNY CDO) and Rochester Area Career Development Association (RACDA).

Alston is a native of Louisburg, North Carolina, and completed his undergraduate studies at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem.  He graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a master’s degree in business administration and completed his doctorate of education in higher education administration with a concentration in student affairs at the University of Rochester in Rochester.

Prior to The College at Brockport, he built a career in human resources, serving as director of human resources for the Baltimore Convention Center from 2005 to 2013.  Alston also worked as a recruiter and HR area manager for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. from 2000 to 2004. 

Alston said, “I am excited to serve the students as director of University Career Services at East Tennessee State University.  I look forward to leading the team in its effort to building a world-class career services experience that enhances student success and improves quality of life.  Building relationships with student affairs partners, alumni, faculty, staff and students will be essential to this success.”

Alston will begin his role as Director July 30.

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