CCPD Graduate Career Assistant; Fall

Job Title

CCPD Graduate Career Assistant (Fall 2026-Spring 2027)

In person, Atlanta campus

15 to 18 hours per week. Primarily daytime hours with occasional evening commitments.

Renewable each semester based on performance and departmental needs.

Hourly position: $12.00 per hour.

Federal Work Study eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel)
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, interpersonal skills, and sound judgment

• Familiarity with career development resources and online career platforms.
• Experience in coaching, advising, mentoring, peer leadership, or other helping roles.
• Public speaking or presentation experience.
• Canva, video editing, or digital content creation.
• Social media strategy or communications experience.
• Familiarity with generative AI and productivity tools for communication, research, and content creation.
• Creativity and willingness to learn and grow.

• Conduct 1:1 and group career coaching appointments with students and alumni.
• Assist students with resumes, interviewing, job search strategies, and career planning.
• Guide students in effectively using Handshake and other digital career resources.
• Create and facilitate workshops and classroom presentations in-person and virtually.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies that engage graduate, professional, and adult learners.
• Collaborate with staff to support career fairs, events, employer programs, and campus initiatives.
• Create videos, graphics, and social media content to engage students.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Represent the Center professionally across campus.
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact by answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting guests.
• Maintain organized office, event, and shared spaces.
• Assist with event set-up, breakdown, and post‑event restoration.
• Assist staff in data mining and alumni calls for Graduate Career Outcomes information.

Career coaching and advising, higher education administration, public speaking and facilitation, marketing and communications, event planning and outreach, leadership and teamwork, professional technology platforms and AI tools, supporting students and alumni from a wide range of backgrounds, strengthening critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Applicants must submit a completed Workday application, a resume (maximum two pages), and a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the following:

• Short-term and long-term academic and professional goals.
• Why career development and career coaching are important to student success.
• How their background has prepared them to provide excellent customer service and student support.

Three professional references with name, title, relationship, email, and phone number, and an updated Handshake profile are also required.

The Center for Career and Professional Development welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic disciplines, experiences, and identities.