Holly Kidd named career development coordinator at OHIO Lancaster

Holly Kidd was recently named career development coordinator at ������ý Lancaster. Her passion for helping people succeed led her to this new position.

“I am thrilled to join the OHIO Lancaster community,” Kidd said. “For many of our students, this is the last step before launching their careers. Helping them clarify their goals and coaching them through each stage of the journey will be both challenging and rewarding for them and for me.”

As the new career development coordinator, Kidd will play an important role in providing services and resources that support students’ professional growth and leadership development.

Career Services at OHIO is committed to the support and success of Bobcats throughout their career engagement life cycle, and career coaches partner with students to develop customized plans that align with their post-graduation goals. Students can schedule tailored appointments to meet their individual priorities, whether they are exploring majors, preparing résumés, building a LinkedIn profile, or embarking on job searches and graduate school applications.

“We are so excited to welcome Holly to our campus community. Her background in business and her passion for empowering individuals to succeed make her a tremendous addition to our student services team,” said Martha Kline, interim dean of campus and community relations at ������ý Lancaster. “Her work will not only benefit our students as they prepare for their careers, but it will also strengthen our connections with alumni, local employers, and community partners.”

Helping students get started on their career paths

Kidd brings more than 18 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment leadership to the role. She has served as a talent acquisition supervisor at Regional Finance (Regional Management Corp.), a talent acquisition manager for Hertz overseeing multiple U.S. zones and Canada, a recruiter supporting PricewaterhouseCoopers through Recruiting Solutions, and a talent acquisition leader at Convergys after advancing through team leadership roles. Throughout her career, she has leveraged data-driven strategies, advanced recruiting tools, and strong partnerships with hiring managers to improve hiring quality, streamline processes, and prepare candidates to succeed in competitive markets.

“Never stop building your network and never stop learning,” Kidd advises students. When asked about her approach to career services at OHIO Lancaster, she emphasized action-oriented coaching that turns long-term career goals into practical, short-term steps students can take now.

“My goal is to help students get started on their best career path,” she said. “College is about learning, but it is also a time to discover who you are and to develop into the person you want to become.”

Kidd encourages community members and employers to engage with students by sharing career pathways, creating job-shadow opportunities, and offering internships. She noted that collaboration with regional partners is personally and professionally rewarding and contributes to building the future workforce.

Meeting with students, alumni, community members

This fall semester, OHIO Lancaster students may schedule a 30-minute career coaching appointment to discuss any career-related or graduate school questions. 

Appointments are held by telephone or Microsoft Teams and are available during regular office hours, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Students should schedule using their Handshake accounts; those who need assistance may consult the university’s About Handshake resource page. Common topics for appointments include preparing for a job search, updating a résumé, choosing a major, building a LinkedIn profile, and planning for graduate school.

Students, alumni, community members, and employers are welcome to connect with Kidd for virtual or phone meetings. To schedule or learn more, email hkidd@ohio.edu or call 740.681.3784. Kidd’s office is located in Brasee Hall, Room 330.