Graduate Assistant CCPD

Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Graduate Assistant participates as a full-fledged member of the CCPD team with direct student, employer, faculty and staff interaction. This position will provide one-on-one career advising, oversee drop-in career advising hours, provide workshops and presentations, act as team leader for student staff and assist in employer recruitment activities. Duration is August through May

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for helping students/alumni succeed, with demonstrated willingness to learn more about employment strategies and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of the career development model.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to convey respect, caring and professionalism to all Detroit Mercy students, alumni, staff and employer partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable with a team-oriented mentality.
• Willingness to take initiative, participate in staff meetings, contribute ideas and insights, and give and receive constructive feedback.
• Experience with MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, the Internet and current technology and social media platforms.
• Some work experience outside of higher education is a plus.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education Requirements: BA/BS required & acceptance to a graduate program within the Psychology or Counseling departments preferred.
• Other University of Detroit Mercy graduate programs will be considered with some career or student development experience.

Anticipated Schedule:

• 15-20 hrs per week

Job Contact:

• Tracey Knowles – 313-993-1444 – knowletl@udmercy.edu