Welcome to the Government, Law & Public Administration career community.

As a student in this community, you may be described as someone who wants to motivate and persuade others, or research and understand political theories and policies. You may be interested in pursuing a career in local or state government, federal government, law, international affairs, and much more.

Use this page and the listed resources to learn more about different majors, jobs, internships, trends, organizations, and more in your field of interest.

Intern Highlight: Angel Setor Smith

Majors: Political Science and Philosophy

Employer: David LaGrand Campaign for Mayor of Grand Rapids

Role: Campaign Fellow

What have you gained in this role?

In my role, I was responsible for supporting campaign operations in a variety of ways, including …

By Meredith Segur
Meredith Segur Assistant Director and Career Coach for STEM
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Career Center Spring 2025 Programming

Join us this spring for an exciting lineup of workshops, events, career fairs, and programming designed to help you connect with employers and enhance your career readiness skills. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain insights, build your …

By Courtney Banks-Tatum
Courtney Banks-Tatum Director
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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
616-526-6485
Address

Hekman Library 313
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Resume/Cover Letter Walk-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm