Dr. Christie Natasha and a student in lab

Recent Job Opportunities

Career Checklist

Do Not wait until you are near graduation to get a ready for your job/career search. You need to start preparing as soon as you get to UNF!
An internship can be crucial in making contacts and learning skills that can help you get a job after graduation. An internship is not required in our major but recommended.

Professional Career Options

Information for possible career choices: For more information about what you can do with a major in Political Science.

Political Science & Public Administration Department

Master of Public Admin. Program:

Contact Director: Dr. Candler

g.candler@unf.edu

904.620.1388

Master of Arts in International Affair:

Contact Director: Dr. Schwam-Baird

dschwam@unf.edu or MAIA@unf.edu

904-620-1929

Pre-Law Program:

Contact Adrienne Lerner

a.lerner@unf.edu 904.620.1069

Public Service Leadership Program

Contact Ambassador Nancy Soderberg

n.soderberg@unf.edu

904.620.3926

Public Opinion Research Laboratory

Contact Director: Dr. Binder

m.binder@unf.edu

904-620-1205

State Employment Opportunities

Source:

Florida Clerks

67 Florida Counties Florida City/Town jobs

Florida State Jobs

Florida Senate

Lobbyist Jobs

Florida Philanthropic Network

Employ Florida Marketplace

FL Dept. of Children and Families

Federal Employment Opportunities

US Department of State

US Embassy

Tom Manatos Jobs

Brad Traverse Jobs

Washington Employment Opportunities

US State Capitol building

U.S. Senate

Senate Job Bulletin (Both Rep. & Dem)

Senate Democrat Job Site

U.S. House

U.S. House Employment Bulletin

House of Republican Study

House of Democrats Jobs

White House / Admin. / Federal Agencies

Presidential Political Appointment

U.S. Civil Service Jobs

Political Parties

Republican National Committee

Democratic National Committee

Source: Wexford Strategies

Other Employment Opportunities

Job Search Engines

UNF Career Services

Career Source Northeast Fl

Orion Magazine Grassroots

Careers in Political Science

Political Science Majors and Minors have a wide variety of career options.

Congressional Research

Politician

Int'l Market Researcher

Government Relations for Corp.

Diplomat

City Manager

Lobbyist / Organizer

Campaign Staff

Executive Assistant

Executive Search Consultant

Labor Relations

Human Resources

Security Intelligence Analyst

Financial Planner

Business Administrator

Political Correspondent

Policy Analyst

Journalist

Strategic Planning Consultant

Public Opinion Analyst

Technical Writer

Education / Teacher / Instructor

Media Specialist

Political Consultant

Human Rights Advocate

Public Relations Director

Urban Policy Planner

Foreign Service Worker

Parole/Probation Officer

Legal Investigator

Lawyer / Paralegal

Criminal Justice & Law

Editor

Consumer Advocate

Government Affairs

Sales Manager

Historical Archivist / Researcher

Social Worker

Event Planner

Salary / Wage Range

NACE April 2014 Salary Survey reports an average starting salary of $41,600 a year.

Salaries / Wages Websites

Career Services Salary Info

Florida Workforce for Innovation Salary Survey

Salary.com

Payscale.com

Indeed Checker Salary

Glassdoor

Salaryexpert

Paycheck Calculator

Hourly Wage Calculator

Political Science and Public Administration Chair, Dr. Matthew Corrigan: Political Science Careers

Career Success Center Contacts

UNF's Career Success Center offers a variety of resources to assist you in transitioning to gainful employment or graduate school, including specific information for majors in Political Science.