Career Development Graduate Assistant – Programming & Events
Department:
Office of Career Development & Experiential Learning
Student Employment Type:
Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities:
Career-Oriented Advising
Support undergraduate students and alumni in developing career readiness skills through individual advising and coaching.
Review and provide feedback on résumés, cover letters, and other application materials.
Assist students with job and internship search strategies.
Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback on interview performance.
Teach networking strategies and professional communication practices.
Guide students in identifying experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals.
Support drop-in advising hours and scheduled appointments.
Career Lab Operations Support
Contribute to the daily operations and overall student experience within the Career & Experiential Learning Lab.
Greet and assist walk-in visitors in a welcoming and professional manner.
Respond to student and alumni inquiries via email, phone, or in-person.
Support the coordination and execution of career workshops, employer visits, career fairs, and campus events.
Maintain an organized and student-friendly workspace within the Career Lab.
Assist with the development of career resources and educational materials.
Support data collection initiatives, such as the First Destination Survey and program assessment efforts.
Collaborate with campus partners to support student engagement initiatives.
Programming & Events
Assist in the planning and execution of workshops, employer programs, and networking events.
Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and communication with campus partners.
Support the development of presentations related to career readiness topics.
Qualifications:
Good interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Hours of Position:
Up to 15 hours per week during the academic year. Candidates must be available during daytime hours. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support programming and events.
Required Documents for Application:
Resume
Instructions to Applicants:
Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.