Graduate Assistant for Career Development

Graduate Assistant for Career Development

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Career Development

Position Summary: The Graduate Assistant for Career Development works closely with students to support their career readiness while gaining hands‑on experience in career coaching, program development, and professional growth. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills across multiple areas of student affairs while contributing meaningfully to student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, supervise, and coordinate a team of Peer Career Navigators (4-6), supporting their day‑to‑day work, scheduling, and professional development.
• Build and maintain program structure, including onboarding procedures, quality standards, and documentation practices.
• Conduct regular check‑ins with peer coaches, providing ongoing feedback, encouragement, and skill development.
• Monitor peer coach activity and appointment data in Handshake; identify trends and communicate updates to the Associate Director.
• Facilitate peer team meetings and training touchpoints throughout the academic year.
• Collaborate with a designated full‑time CPD staff member to ensure program continuity and consistency.

• Provide individualized career support to students across all majors and class years through video and in‑person appointments.
• Guide students in resume and cover letter development, career exploration, internship/job search strategies, and interview preparation.
• Empower students to take ownership of their career journeys.
• Coaching caseload may be adjusted over time as the Peer Career Navigator team grows in stability and independence.

• Develop and deliver classroom presentations and workshops on topics such as resume building, interview strategies, online branding, and professional networking.
• Collaborate with full‑time staff to engage student clubs and organizations.
• Support major career events and initiatives that impact the broader student community.

• Assist with operational tasks that ensure smooth office and program operations.
• Maintain records related to the Peer Career Navigator program, including tracking coach activity, appointment data, and program outcomes.
• Work closely with the Associate Director to design a weekly schedule of 20 in‑person hours within our 8:00 am–5:00 pm business hours; occasional evening presentations may occur.
• Graduate Assistants enjoy a private office, laptop, and dual monitors.

Fall 2026:
First day of appointment – Monday, August 3, 2026;
Last day – Friday, December 11, 2026.

Spring 2027:
First day of appointment – Monday, January 4, 2027;
Last day – Friday, May 7, 2027.

The Graduate Assistant will receive a $300 annual allocation for professional development activities such as conference participation, membership in professional organizations, and other office‑sponsored professional development.

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (minimum GPA 3.0).
• Be enrolled full‑time, generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward the degree as defined by the academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the United States.

• Genuine interest in student coaching/advising and a growth mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport with students.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Previous coaching/advising experience is a plus but not required.