Sharon Rupp is Executive Director of Career Services with Hillsdale College. Sharon is part of a team committed to serving Hillsdale College students by helping them pursue vocations that align with faith, character, and service. Sharon’s main objective is to build strong relationships with employers and help them understand the distinctive strengths of a Hillsdale education while helping students carry their hard work, independence and moral responsibility into a professional setting. By partnering with mission-aligned employers, she creates thoughtful on-campus programs that support students as they explore a wide range of career paths.

Sharon is a proud alumna who is passionate about advocating for students and supporting them in preparing for a professional career. With a diverse and peopled centered background, she began her career in sales working with first aid products, then moved into executive recruitment where she developed a strong foundation in talent assessment and relationship building. After a period as a stay-at-home parent, she re-entered the work force in the dental industry gaining hands on experience in operations and patient -focused environment. She later transitioned into higher education primarily supporting graduate and doctoral level health professions programs combining administrative leadership with student and faculty support. Sharon holds a M.S. in General Administration from Central Michigan University and a B.A. Business Administration/Marketing from Hillsdale College.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Sharon enjoys snow and water skiing, running, boating, reading, and values time with husband Matt, their children and her puppy Rey.