Kelley Bishop

Associate Vice Provost for Career Services at The George Washington University

Kelley Bishop (he/him) is the Associate Vice Provost for Career Services at George Washington University.

With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kelley has served in career services and student affairs leadership roles at Syracuse University, Michigan State University, and, most recently, the University of Maryland. His work has focused on innovative ways to integrate career readiness into students’ academic experiences, and he has expertise in developing partnerships across academic and student affairs boundaries.

At GW, Kelley is responsible for guiding the Center for Career Services in its role as a support hub for students, student-facing campus partners, and the Career Council representing 12 school/college-based career units.

2025 Back to School

Kelley Bishop

Associate Vice Provost for Career Services at The George Washington University

Kelley Bishop (he/him) is the Associate Vice Provost for Career Services at George Washington University.

With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kelley has served in career services and student affairs leadership roles at Syracuse University, Michigan State University, and, most recently, the University of Maryland. His work has focused on innovative ways to integrate career readiness into students’ academic experiences, and he has expertise in developing partnerships across academic and student affairs boundaries.

At GW, Kelley is responsible for guiding the Center for Career Services in its role as a support hub for students, student-facing campus partners, and the Career Council representing 12 school/college-based career units.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
2:00 pm

Employer Reputation and the Global Talent Economy: Impacts on Higher Education and Graduate Employability

This session examines how employer perceptions influence graduate outcomes, institutional credibility, and international competitiveness. Drawing from global employer surveys and labor market trends, it highlights the role of employer reputation in shaping university strategies, aligning curricula with workforce needs, and fostering sustainable partnerships between academia and industry across regions.