Center for Career Development, Experts in Residence Program
The Experts in Residence (EIR) Program connects Rice students with experienced industry professionals for one-on-one career conversations. Designed to complement the expertise of the Center for Career Development (CCD), the program provides students with direct access to professionals who share industry insights, real-world experiences, and guidance on career exploration, industry trends, and internship and job search strategies.
New Families Orientation Volunteers
Rice Parents and Alumni have the opportunity to support incoming Rice families at New Families Orientation, the welcome program for incoming families on move-in day hosted by Student Success Initiatives. Volunteers support this initiative by serving as greeters at informational and academic sessions, handing out parent resources at the campus fair, and answering any questions incoming parents may have.
Parent Perspectives
The Parents and Families Engagement team regularly looks for opportunities where Rice parents can share their experience with other members of the Rice community. This includes serving as a moderator for a virtual parent event, submitting a story or story idea to be featured in the quarterly Parents Newsletter, or sharing your experience and advice on a parent panel virtually or at an in-person event.
Center for Career Development, Owl Edge Externship Mentor
Owl Edge Externships are an essential experience for all students at Rice, made possible by alumni volunteers and friends of the university. These externship opportunities connect classroom learning to real-world problems and prepare students for their future careers. They also expand interactions between students and professionals, offering early career insights and mentorship.
Gateway OwlConnect Panels
Each month, Gateway hosts OwlConnect panels that touch on a variety of career fields in order to provide current students with experienced perspectives on career paths, job progression, and other tips on how to market their degree in social sciences to a particular industry. Panelists get to connect with Rice students eager to learn from real career journeys, and your story could help a student see a path they hadn’t considered. We’d love to have you share your experience with students!
Alumni Regional Group Opportunity
Volunteers in this role work alongside fellow Owls in their regional network to foster a strong sense of community that extends beyond their time at Rice. They help plan and support a variety of events, ranging from philanthropic service opportunities to festive holiday parties, creating meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect, build relationships, give back, and stay engaged with Rice in their region.
Rice Business Alumni Volunteer Opportunities
Rice Business provides several opportunities to support our alumni community. These include but are not limited to: calling prospective students who have been admitted to Rice Business, supporting Career Development Office events and initiatives, representing Rice Business to regional communities outside Houston, being a part of Reunion Committee to encourage classmates to register for Alumni Reunion Weekend, and more.
