About me
Robert Starks Jr. is currently the Vice President of Learning Initiatives for Maxknowledge Inc. Robert served previously as the Director of Career Services for Collins College, an Art & Design college owned by Career Education Corporation (CEC). Robert has seven years experience in Higher Education with an emphasis in Career Services, Alumni Relations, and Community Outreach.
Robert led the development of the school's first alumni program in its 32 year history and was recognized by CEC with the "Above and Beyond" award for exceptional alumni programming among the division. Under Robert's leadership, Collins was recognized with three Best Placement Practice Awards from the Arizona Private School Association (APSA) among its 56+ member schools in the state.
Robert holds a Master of Science in Management, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and a minor in Sociology. Robert is an active member of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and is the Director of Media & Technology and former Membership Chair for the Arizona Career Development Association (ACDA).
Additionally, Robert is the founder of Careertipster.com and serves on the Arizona Program Committee of the national non-profit, Boys Hope Girls Hope. Robert has conducted Director-level training for Career Services on the use of social media and has presented at the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU).
