Career Assistant; CA​/Front Desk Career Center Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid.

Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.

Department: Becker Career Center

Location: Becker Career Center

Supervisor: Kelly Mc Farlane

Work available: Monday
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 3

All Career Assistants are expected to:

• Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk
• Assist phone callers by answering questions, providing information, and transferring calls
• Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments
• Educate students on Handshake Platform:
  Setting up profile, scheduling appointments, job/internship search basics, events calendar.
• Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library
• Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events
• Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, and Nexus
• Replenish and restock supplies and help maintain building operations
• Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Knowledge of Google Calendar and Handshake
• Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently
• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude

Location: Schenectady, NY

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