Alumni & Career Services Student Employee

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University’s Alumni & Career Services is seeking a part-time Student Team Member to support the Career Center’s front desk operations, assist with events, and help students, alumni, and employers connect.

Responsibilities include organizing the Career Closet, answering phones and emails, supporting Handshake operations, and scheduling appointments with attention to detail. Training will be provided and a work-study or MAVworks award may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and customer service mindset.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Punctual, reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Engage at the front desk of the Career Center and assist with daily operations.
• Support Alumni & Career Services events, including setup and teardown.
• Manage the CMU Business Closet, accepting donations and organizing items.
• Assist staff with ACS events and maintain a well-organized office.
• Answer main Career Services email, guide Handshake users, and schedule appointments.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

CMU undergraduate student

Tools

Handshake

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## Alumni & Career Services Student EmployeeApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100189**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION**CMU Alumni &Career ServicesStudent Team Member Job DescriptionOur CultureCareer Services empowers students and alumni to achieve their career goals by providing comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and meaningful opportunities. Through career exploration, workshops, fairs, and on-campus employer visits, we foster an environment where students can actively shape their career paths. We also collaborate with employers to build strong connections with the campus community, helping them meet their recruitment needs and hiring goalsOpportunityDevelop and strengthen your customer service skills Become a resource for students regarding how to navigate and understand all aspects of Career Services Understand and reflect on your own career development and journey Job ResponsibilitiesAs a student employee, you will be expected to fulfill a year commitment, primarily assisting with:Engaging in all aspects of working at the front desk of the Career Center Accepting tasks and projects, as assigned, including Alumni & Career Services event assistance Manage the CMU Business Closet at all locations, accepting donations and sorting/bagging items Assisting the Alumni & Career Services staff with ACS events (including set-up and tear-down) Ensuring office is well organized, clean, and maintained Updating information packets, providing a high-level of attention to detail Answering the Career Services phone politely and professionally Providing friendly customer service to students, alumni, and employers, and be knowledgeable of campus/community resources Assisting with checking and responding to the Career Services main email account Assisting students with the operation of Handshake and other ACS resources Making appointments for Career Services professional staff utilizing Handshake appointment’s function and Microsoft Outlook calendar Performing accurate and detailed data entry, when neededTrainingACS Student Team Members are considered an essential part of Alumni & Career Services and will be required to attend training sessions at the beginning of the semester, as well as scheduled team meetings.QualificationsHave an interest in helping other college students Demonstrate excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication Be able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented Be outgoing and energetic and have excellent customer service skills (in person and over the phone) Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Maintain professional behavior and dress appropriately (business casual) Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student information Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a team of professionals and other students Be a current undergraduate CMU student in good academic standingCompensationWork Study or MAVworks award required; to verify your award status, view the “Financial Aid Offers” link in your MAVzone Students will start at an hourly rate of $15.16To Apply & QuestionsSubmit a professional resume and cover letter to Handshake.For questions about the application process or position, please email Brendan Ryan ([e-mail])For more information about the Alumni & Career Services office, visit our website: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume