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Student Career Coach - $8.50/hour
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Student Career Coach - $8.50/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions 4 Department Career & Professional Development Center (2523) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Meg Jones Hoover Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26 Hours Per Week 7 Duration of Appointment Fall, Spring Work Schedule
Between the hours of 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday
Position Description
Position Summary
Student Career Coaches are a team of highly trained student employees who assist other students in their career exploration and planning.
Major Preferred Experience Required
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups
* Creative problem-solving skills
Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required For Position
* Interest in helping peers with career-related concerns
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups
* Creative problem-solving skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Customer service experience preferred
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
* Skill in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
* Reliability and punctuality
* Full-time student status
Dress Code Requirements
Business Casual
Special Working Conditions
N/A
Background Check Required No Primary Duties
* Advise students on the following topics: choosing a major, exploring career options, finding internships, preparing resumes and cover letters, job searching, graduate school planning, and building a professional network.
* Craft action plans with the students according to their needs and interests.
* Assist in marketing career services and events through campus adverting, information sessions, social media etc.
* Act as a liaison to employers at career events (e.g. Career Expo, Mocktails, Accounting Night, Pizza with Professionals, etc.)
* Serve as a champion of career services to peers
* Coordinate and execute student engagement initiatives to raise awareness of the Messiah University Career and Professional Development Center events and services
* Work on additional career-related projects as assigned
* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29052
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)
* * What personal strengths will assist you in this position? (Open Ended Question)
* * Please provide the names and contact information of three references that may be contacted (RD, RA, faculty member or former employer, etc.) (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
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