Graduate Assistant- Career Counseling
Responsibilities- 20 hours/week
* responsibilities are subject to change based on needs and staff changes.
Perform Career Counseling -75%
- Serve as counselor on-call during drop-in hours to address immediate concerns of students
- Interpret assessments (Strong Interest Inventory, TypeFocus, & StrengthsFinder) for students looking to decide/change majors and provide insight and resources in this decision
- Review resumes and cover letters in person or via eResume reviews
- Suggest job search, networking strategies, & graduate/professional school preparation
- Conduct mock interviews individually and in group settings
- Maintain accurate records in Handshake and adhere to FERPA guidelines
Outreach and Programming- 10%
- Provide group interpretations of assessments to students in classes and groups upon request
- Present to groups/class on career-related topics (may require evening presentations)
- Work in the Campus Career Closet, inventory stock, and assist with Shopify
- Assist with and participate in University Career Center special events and programs
Assessment of Office/Programs- 5%
- Create and administer surveys
- Compile data and respond to requests for information
- Develop annual report in collaboration with staff
Additional Duties- 10%
- Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to social media posts
- Teach classes with a staff member (optional)
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have demonstrated coursework and/or experience in a human services area.
Other desired skills include:
- Counseling Skills
- Professionalism
- Presentation/teaching skills
- Able to handle multiple tasks
- Oral / written communication skills
- Creativity
- Able to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Organization/coordination skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork skills
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel