Mark Kenyon, Ph.D.
About Mark Kenyon, Ph.D.
Mark Kenyon, Ph.D., serves as the Director of the Office of Career Services and Internships at UMass Boston, a position he has held since 2013. He has an extensive background in student development and career services, having worked at various institutions including Boston College, Brown University, and the University of Maryland.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Mark Kenyon, Ph.D. serves as the Director of the Office of Career Services and Internships at UMass Boston. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the development and implementation of career services and internship programs. His role involves overseeing student employment initiatives and enhancing career readiness among students.
Education and Expertise
Mark Kenyon holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Boston College, where he studied from 2009 to 2017. He also earned a Doctorate in Education from the University of Maryland. Earlier, he completed a Master of Science at the University of Rhode Island, where he studied from 1987 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive experience in career services and student development.
Professional Background
Mark Kenyon has a diverse professional background in higher education. He worked at Boston College as a Student Development Graduate Assistant from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he held various positions at Brown University, including Manager of Student Employment and Internships, and Coordinator of Job Development and Student Employment. He also served as Assistant Director and Associate Director at the University of Maryland from 2004 to 2009.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current role at UMass Boston, Mark Kenyon was the Director of the Office of Internships and Career Development at Emmanuel College from 2010 to 2013. He also worked at the University of Maryland in multiple capacities, including Program Director from 1998 to 2004. His experience spans over two decades in various roles focused on student employment and career development.