Career Development Assistant -Student Employment; Workstudy Eligibility

Career Development Assistant - Student Employment (Workstudy Eligibility Required)

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: CAREE
003301

• Posted:
  August 6, 2025
• Part-Time

• Become familiar with various majors and career paths and the technology and resources offered in Career Development which support greater exploration and discovery in these areas.
• Conduct research on industries, job trends, and emerging careers to provide up‑to‑date information to students.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to career team pertaining to relevant and timely communication strategies with students and other populations.
• Networking Opportunities and Support:
  • Organize networking events, workshops, and panels to connect students with professionals in various fields.
  • Provide guidance and feedback on networking strategies, including utilizing Linked In and other social media platforms effectively.
• Employer Connections:
  • Be willing to support relationships with employers alongside a career team member to create and promote internship and job opportunities for students.
  • Support employer visit coordination, information sessions, and recruitment events on campus.
• Job & Internship Searching:
  • Assist students with utilizing online job boards and networking techniques.
  • Provide resources and support for students seeking internships, co‑ops, on‑campus student employment and part‑time employment opportunities.
  • Help promote internship and job opportunities through the Career Development resource page, on Handshake, and using other communication strategies.
• Career Fair Preparation:
  • Support and coordinate career fair workshops and preparation sessions to help students make the most out of career fairs.
  • Assist with logistics and promotion of career fairs and related events

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program.
• Professional demeanor and dress, a willingness to learn and be innovative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in career development and helping others achieve their professional goals.
• Experience with networking, event planning, or public speaking is a plus.
• Familiarity with career services resources and tools preferred.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a wide range of career development areas while making a meaningful impact on the professional growth of your peers. If you are passionate about empowering others to succeed in their careers, we encourage you to consider this opportunity!

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all‑encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at athumanresources.

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