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Department Career & Professional Development Center (2523)
Campus
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Work Period
Hours Per Week 7
Duration of Appointment
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
1. 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.
2. Craft action plans with the students according to their needs and interests.
3. Assist in marketing career services and events through campus adverting, information sessions, social media etc.
4. Act as a liaison to employers at career events (e.g. Career Expo, Mocktails, Accounting Night, Pizza with Professionals, etc.)
5. Serve as a champion of career services to peers
6. Coordinate and execute student engagement initiatives to raise awareness of the Messiah University Career and Professional Development Center events and services
7. Work on additional career-related projects as assigned
8. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Why are you interested in this position?
(Open Ended Question)
2. * 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)
Required Documents
* Resume
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300
Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900
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