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Student Career Coach - $8.50/hour

Messiah College

Grantham

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Part time

25 days ago

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Job summary

Messiah College is seeking a Student Career Coach to assist fellow students in their career exploration and planning. This part-time role involves advising on majors, internships, and job searching while promoting career services on campus. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to helping peers succeed in their career goals.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills to assist peers.
Creative problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

Advise students on career options and internships.
Craft action plans tailored to student needs.
Market career services through various channels.
Coordinate student engagement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Full-time student status

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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 (*).

* Why are you interested in this position?
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* What personal strengths will assist you in this position?
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* Please provide the names and contact information of three references that may be contacted (RD, RA, faculty member or former employer, etc.)
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