Nova Southeastern University Welcomes New Director of Career Development

FT . LAUDERDALE -DAVIE , F la.  - Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has appointed Shari Saperstein as director of career development.  

In her role, Saperstein will work with academic departments, graduate and professional programs, and employers to form strategic partnerships that support career planning and preparation for NSU students and alumni. Saperstein's responsibilities will include leading a comprehensive career development program encompassing career planning, consulting services, employment and career resources, campus relations, and employer recruitment and relations.

Saperstein joins NSU after three years as dean of student affairs at Miami International University of Art & Design. Previously, she worked in career services at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California, and Parsons School of Design in New York.

Saperstein earned a Master of Arts in higher education administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.

About Nova Southeastern University : Situated on 300 beautiful acres in Davie, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a dynamic fully accredited institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels. NSU has more than 26,000 students and is the sixth largest not-for-profit independent institution nationally. The university awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including business, counseling, computer and information sciences, education, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, various health professions, law, marine sciences, early childhood, psychology and other social sciences. For more information visit www.nova.edu .