Government & International Affairs
Government & International Affairs
Government & Public Policy Resources
Begin exploring careers in Government and Public Policy with the resources below.
International Affairs Resources
A career in international affairs can be fueled by a passion to travel and a desire to learn about our global environment, effectuate change, and make a difference in the world. Learn more about this field and applications through the resources below.
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Careers in Higher Education / Academia
This resource will give you an overview of the career opportunities available if you want to pursue a job in a college or university setting. There are two basic career pathways in Higher Education — academic affairs and student affairs.
Behavioral Health

The term “human services” is a broad umbrella that captures a range of career pathways. In this resource, we will outline those pathways that are focused on mental health and wellness. In addition, although we highlight here some career pathways that are common.
Careers in K-12 Education
There is a wide range of career opportunities in K-12 education. This resource covers various roles that one can play in a school, as well as a diversity of school types and structures.
Careers in Fundraising and Development
A field that often goes unexplored by many students is a career in fundraising and development. These professionals secure the resources and foundations needed to fuel mission-driven nonprofits
Social Media
While it is true that platforms are destined to change, the social media revolution in marketing will not fade away; rather, it will evolve and transform to adopt new technologies and new channel streams.
Private Sector: Consulting (Political, Management, International, Defense) and Government Relations
This resource is an overview of:
- Political consulting: firms who are hired by individuals, political groups, and campaigns to help run political campaigns
- Management consulting & Strategic Advisory: in this document, this term refers to firms that focus on consulting as it relates to government and international affairs interests and aerospace and defense contracting
- Government relations: the sector of an organization that focuses on public policy and advocacy.
