Organization
The Career Center
Type
Graduate Assistantship
Percent
50
Description, Responsibilities, and Qualifications
DescriptionThe Graduate Assistant(s) coordinate and present career planning workshops and assist with campus outreach programs and events throughout the academic year.Duties:
- Coordinate and facilitate career planning workshops throughout the academic year
- Design, promote, and present workshops and programs in support of campus outreach
- Collect and summarize student data for semester reports, conduct program evaluations, and recommend presentation and program modifications
- Design and develop innovative methods to reach students
- Perform 5 hours each week of career drop-in advising (CDA)
- Provide one-on-one resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and personal statement reviews to students
- Coach students on career exploration and job/internship search strategies, individually and in groups
- Assist with the coordination and planning of events and fairs, including recruiting and managing volunteers for events
- Utilize online/virtual delivery platforms to deliver content and interact with students
- Collaborate with The Career Center staff and other campus partners
- Meet regularly with supervising Assistant Director
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director
- Experience working with diverse groups of students; knowledge and appreciation of cultural differences
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Experience developing and/or presenting programs or workshops
- Experience with information technology, including use of online resources and presentation software
- Excellent customer service and public relations skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekends, ability to balance assistantship duties with coursework/class schedule
- Knowledge of career planning resources and activities is preferred
Compensation
CompensationCommensurate with current University of Illinois policies on graduate student stipends and waivers.This position may be funded through the federal work-study program, which is a type of financial aid. The successful candidate is expected to complete a FAFSA application for the corresponding academic year, if eligible, which may be accessed at www.fafsa.ed.gov to determine eligibility for the federal work study program.
Application Procedure
Application ProcessEvaluation of qualified applicants will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Interested candidates should submit their application materials at https://go.illinois.edu/TCCFall2024GradAsstApp. For questions regarding the position or application process, reach out to Ciobhan Dunn, Assistant Director, at dunn18@illinois.edu.The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu.EEO.
Application Deadline
11/19/2024 11:59 pm
Start Date
Monday, January 13, 2025