Melanie Sinche
About Melanie Sinche
Melanie Sinche is a career counselor with extensive experience in higher education administration, currently serving at Yale University and the University of Saint Joseph. She specializes in career services for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, particularly in scientific fields.
Current Role at Yale University
Melanie Sinche has been serving as a Career Counselor at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing career services tailored to the needs of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Her expertise in career counseling is recognized nationally, and she specializes in guiding individuals pursuing scientific careers.
Career at University of Saint Joseph
At the University of Saint Joseph, Melanie Sinche holds multiple positions. She has been the Executive Director of the Women's Leadership Center since 2018 and serves as the Director of the Career Development Center, also since 2018. Additionally, she has held the role of Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs since 2019. Her work at this institution emphasizes leadership development and career support for students.
Previous Experience in Career Services
Melanie Sinche has extensive experience in career services across various institutions. She worked as the Assistant Director of University Career Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1998 to 2001. She also served as the Founding Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Services at the same university from 2001 to 2006. Her previous roles include positions at Harvard University and The Jackson Laboratory, where she contributed to the development of career services and educational programs.
Educational Background
Melanie Sinche has a strong educational foundation. She earned a Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Education in Counseling from North Carolina State University between 1999 and 2004. Her undergraduate degree, an A.B. in Russian Studies, was completed at Colgate University from 1988 to 1992.
Research and Publications
Melanie Sinche has contributed to the field of career services through her research. While at Harvard Law School, she authored a survey study titled 'Identifying Career Pathways for PhDs in Science.' This work reflects her commitment to understanding and improving career pathways for individuals in scientific disciplines.