Tanja Hinterstoisser, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President, Career Design and Employer Outreach at Champlain College- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Latin Professional working proficiency
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Andy Aguiluz
Within minutes of meeting Tanja, she gets what you are about. Some people have it, some people don’t. She is everything you want in a career development mentor and more. Without much effort, she is able to help you figure out what it is you are good at and passionate about. Perhaps her strongest attribute is that she handles every one of your job search initiatives with the right amount of excitement and realistic expectations (however many that may be)! Her process allows you to achieve reachable goals while still shooting for the stars. That, she’s got down! A ten minute meeting with Tanja is like going to therapy but you’ll leave with a job. It is rare to find a person who is as approachable and at the same time professional. Tanja delivers results because she’s one you can count on professionally as well as outside of school/work. It is impressive how she continues to improve herself while she’s helping you (and is truly modest about it)! I only found out she finished her Ph.D. after leaving her office one day! Whatever a career coach and friend need to have, she’s got!
William H. Campbell III
I worked with Tanja on a University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business project for the Suits Institute, her project responsibility was as Owner’s Representative. She was responsible for developing Suitts’s segment of the program plan and worked with Suitt’s staff to gather data, and provide decisions in a timely manner; and during construction, she assisted in monitoring construction progress and approved changes orders as necessary. Tanja was extremely detail oriented, and her participation was vital in completing the project on time and under budget.
Andy Aguiluz
Within minutes of meeting Tanja, she gets what you are about. Some people have it, some people don’t. She is everything you want in a career development mentor and more. Without much effort, she is able to help you figure out what it is you are good at and passionate about. Perhaps her strongest attribute is that she handles every one of your job search initiatives with the right amount of excitement and realistic expectations (however many that may be)! Her process allows you to achieve reachable goals while still shooting for the stars. That, she’s got down! A ten minute meeting with Tanja is like going to therapy but you’ll leave with a job. It is rare to find a person who is as approachable and at the same time professional. Tanja delivers results because she’s one you can count on professionally as well as outside of school/work. It is impressive how she continues to improve herself while she’s helping you (and is truly modest about it)! I only found out she finished her Ph.D. after leaving her office one day! Whatever a career coach and friend need to have, she’s got!
William H. Campbell III
I worked with Tanja on a University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business project for the Suits Institute, her project responsibility was as Owner’s Representative. She was responsible for developing Suitts’s segment of the program plan and worked with Suitt’s staff to gather data, and provide decisions in a timely manner; and during construction, she assisted in monitoring construction progress and approved changes orders as necessary. Tanja was extremely detail oriented, and her participation was vital in completing the project on time and under budget.
Andy Aguiluz
Within minutes of meeting Tanja, she gets what you are about. Some people have it, some people don’t. She is everything you want in a career development mentor and more. Without much effort, she is able to help you figure out what it is you are good at and passionate about. Perhaps her strongest attribute is that she handles every one of your job search initiatives with the right amount of excitement and realistic expectations (however many that may be)! Her process allows you to achieve reachable goals while still shooting for the stars. That, she’s got down! A ten minute meeting with Tanja is like going to therapy but you’ll leave with a job. It is rare to find a person who is as approachable and at the same time professional. Tanja delivers results because she’s one you can count on professionally as well as outside of school/work. It is impressive how she continues to improve herself while she’s helping you (and is truly modest about it)! I only found out she finished her Ph.D. after leaving her office one day! Whatever a career coach and friend need to have, she’s got!
William H. Campbell III
I worked with Tanja on a University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business project for the Suits Institute, her project responsibility was as Owner’s Representative. She was responsible for developing Suitts’s segment of the program plan and worked with Suitt’s staff to gather data, and provide decisions in a timely manner; and during construction, she assisted in monitoring construction progress and approved changes orders as necessary. Tanja was extremely detail oriented, and her participation was vital in completing the project on time and under budget.
Andy Aguiluz
Within minutes of meeting Tanja, she gets what you are about. Some people have it, some people don’t. She is everything you want in a career development mentor and more. Without much effort, she is able to help you figure out what it is you are good at and passionate about. Perhaps her strongest attribute is that she handles every one of your job search initiatives with the right amount of excitement and realistic expectations (however many that may be)! Her process allows you to achieve reachable goals while still shooting for the stars. That, she’s got down! A ten minute meeting with Tanja is like going to therapy but you’ll leave with a job. It is rare to find a person who is as approachable and at the same time professional. Tanja delivers results because she’s one you can count on professionally as well as outside of school/work. It is impressive how she continues to improve herself while she’s helping you (and is truly modest about it)! I only found out she finished her Ph.D. after leaving her office one day! Whatever a career coach and friend need to have, she’s got!
William H. Campbell III
I worked with Tanja on a University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business project for the Suits Institute, her project responsibility was as Owner’s Representative. She was responsible for developing Suitts’s segment of the program plan and worked with Suitt’s staff to gather data, and provide decisions in a timely manner; and during construction, she assisted in monitoring construction progress and approved changes orders as necessary. Tanja was extremely detail oriented, and her participation was vital in completing the project on time and under budget.
Credentials
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Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
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Criminal Justice Training Program
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Crisis Helpline Intervention International
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Emergenetics International - Associate
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Insights Discovery Personality Assessment
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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Project Management Certificate
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Experience
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Champlain College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Vice President, Career Design and Employer Outreach
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Jul 2021 - Present
Tanja strategizes on employer and corporate engagement as it relates to career development, career destinations, experiential learning, and project-based opportunities. She supports the strategic vision of the College and its leadership in four critical areas—Career Collaborative, InSight program, employer and recruiter outreach, and corporate relations—as each pertains to student career success. Working with academic and external relations leaders across the College as well as alumni, parents/families, donors, and employers within the U.S. and around the world, Tanja creates and implements strategies for innovative career development for students from all backgrounds and majors, and cultivates dynamic relationships with current and prospective employers.
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Director, Career Collaborative for Emerging Talent and Employer Alliances
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Jun 2014 - Present
Strategically implement institutional career initiatives that achieve career success for students and alumni. Promote Champlain College's culture of innovation and ensure career offerings are contemporary and effective. Collaborate with deans, program directors, and campus partners to increase experiential learning opportunities, post-graduation employment, and effective college transition. Cultivate strategic partnerships with employer partners and community stakeholders. Consult on devising effective, customized strategies for campus relations and recruiting initiatives. Recognized for developing and managing a one-of-a-kind and mandatory financial literacy and a career development program.
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Psychologist Partner & Associate Consultant
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Jan 2013 - Present
Part of team of psychologists and industry experts providing executive coaching, talent development training and organizational consulting to national and international organizations. Conduct performance evaluations, program development, survey design & analysis, research and evaluation design, organizational assessments, leadership assessments, seminar facilitation. Part of team of psychologists and industry experts providing executive coaching, talent development training and organizational consulting to national and international organizations. Conduct performance evaluations, program development, survey design & analysis, research and evaluation design, organizational assessments, leadership assessments, seminar facilitation.
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University of Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Mar 2003 - Jun 2014
Courses taught: Program Development & Evaluation, City Ventures (Career Management), Career Counseling, Consultation Seminar, Introduction to Psychological Assessments, Strategic Career Management, Psychological Theory, Psychological Assessments, Theories of Personality, Research Methodology, and Diversity.
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Associate Director, MBA Career Management
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Nov 2006 - Nov 2012
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Dissertation Researcher
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Work performance study assessing the correlation between occupational stress, emotional intelligence and personality factors in executive chefs. Correlated factors include burnout, absenteeism, supervisor support, and turnover intention.
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Research Associate
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Aug 2000 - Aug 2004
* Assessing the Effects of a Self-Administered Process Inquiry (SAP-Q) on Group Leader’s Thinking (Maria Riva, Ph.D. et al.)* Working with International Students: An Assessment of Faculty and Staff Competencies (Maria Riva, Ph.D. & Jenny Cornish, Ph.D. et al.)* Qualitative study assessing the needs of and interventions for undocumented workers (Nick Cutforth, Ph.D. & Gary Lichtenstein Ed.D.)* Preliminary assessment and evaluation of “Making of an Engineer” - behavioral competency study (Mark Lyon, Ph.D. & Martin Tombari, Ph.D.)* Evaluation Report: Assets for Colorado Youth’s Expect Success Project. Report for Assets for Colorado Youth, Denver, CO. University of Denver, College of Education (Nick Cutforth, Ph.D. & Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D.)* Developing a competing response treatment for nail-biting: A behavioral application (Alison Cook & Marty Tombari, Ph.D.)
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Suffolk University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Doctoral Intern
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2005
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Jewish Family Service of Colorado
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educational Consultant & Group Facilitator
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Feb 2002 - Aug 2004
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Education
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University of Denver
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology -
Rollins College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Community Counseling -
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
Gymnasium Puchheim
Abitur, English & French - Physics & Religion -
Goethe Schule - Buenos Aires, Argentina
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