Mikki Sandin

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Mikki Sandin

Assistant Director of Professional and Life Skills in the Business Career Center College of Business University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
HLH 102
Lincoln NE 68588-0405
Phone
402-472-4210 On-campus 2-4210
Email
mikki.sandin@unl.edu

I am the Assistant Director of Professional & Life Skills in the Business Career Center and direct BSAD 444, designed to successfully empower business students to transition from college to career or post-college pursuits.  I teach the Employment Readiness Certificate course where international students learn about US work culture and gain career skills and professional opportunities. I lead the Employer in Residence program which allows employers to increase their brand awareness and connect with College of Business students about internships and full-time positions.

I completed my Masters degree in International Family Studies in December 2020 and am a strong international student advocate, seeking to enhance the educational and community experiences of students from all countries.  I loves ethnic food, stories of culturally diverse family life, and encouraging others in their unique value. 

Before joining Nebraska Business in August 2019, I worked at UNL Confucius Institute, UNL Procurement Services, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Campus areas of involvement include Staff Senate, #NCLUDE, staff professional development, and international student RSO advising. 

Office Hours

The Business Career Center takes appointments in-person and virtually, which can be scheduled through Student Success Hub. You can also stop by 141 HLH from 1-4 pm Monday-Friday to check in for a drop-in session. Schedule an appointment directly with me: Mikki Sandin.

Education

International Family Studies, MS

Areas of Expertise

  • International Family Studies
  • Career Coaching
  • Certified Clifton Strengths Coach
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Event Coordination

Research Interests

  • International Student Success

CliftonStrengths ®

  • Belief
  • Responsibility
  • Connectedness
  • Developer
  • Empathy

Courses

As part of the Business Career Center, I assist in teaching these courses:

  • Professional Internship (BSAD 395/cross listed) - Earn 0-3 credit hours in conjunction with an internship while learning about business theories, principles, and practices utilized in your major field of study.
  • Career Development and Planning (BSAD 222) - Develop your career goals and craft your résumé.
  • Internship and Job Search Strategies (BSAD 333) - Learn how to effectively search for, apply to, interview for, and secure internships and full time jobs. 
  • Professional and Life Skills (BSAD 444) - Learn how to effectively transition from college to career.
  • Employment Readiness Certificate (BSAD 191, Special Topics) - Career skills for international students.

Service

Professional Service

  • University of Nebraska Staff Senate, District 3 Senator, January 2023-Present
  • University of Nebraska Staff Senate, Recognition Committee Member, January 2025-Present
  • University of Nebraska Staff Senate, DEI Committee Chair/Member, January 2023-January 2025
  • University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association (UNOPA), Awards Director, 2018-2020; Outreach Director, 2017-2018
  • National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP), Great Plains Regional Secretary, 2018-2019

Institutional Service

  • Business International Student Association Advisor, 2019-Present
  • Chinese Student Association Advisor, 2023-Present
  • Rwandan Student Association Advisor, 2018-2023
  • UNL Tobacco Free Committee, 2017-2018

Noteworthy

Awards

  • Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students, Family & Friends Recognition Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2025, 2022
  • College of Business Dean's Coin, 2025, 2023, 2022

Certifications

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, February 2023, 2025
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, Muma College of Business, University of South Florida
  • Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador Program, Executive Certificate in Leadership, College of Business, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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