Jess Metzmeier

Jess Metzmeier currently serves as the Vice President for Career and Professional Development at Centre College, a position held since February 2025. Prior to this role, Jess Metzmeier was with Bellarmine University from July 2008 to February 2025, where responsibilities included serving as Chief Government, Community, and Strategic Partnership Officer, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, and Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving, focusing on building collaborative initiatives and funding relationships. Earlier experience includes serving as Assistant Director of Development and Communications at The Healing Place and Program Manager for the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religion from Centre College, a Master of Arts in Social Service Administration from The University of Chicago, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from Bellarmine University.