Career Assistant (CA)/Front Desk Career Center Work Study

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); Vor Ort; USD 12.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Union College's Becker Career Center seeks a Student Career Assistant to greet visitors, answer questions, and manage appointments at the front desk in Schenectady, NY. You will guide peers and alumni through Handshake setup, scheduling, and event calendars while assisting staff with information resources.

The role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, reliability, and independence, with work-study eligibility and a Monday–Friday schedule in a campus setting.

Qualifikationen

• Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Knowledge of Google Calendar and Handshake.
• Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Aufgaben

• Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk.
• Assist phone callers by answering questions, providing information, and transferring calls.
• Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments.
• Educate students on Handshake: setting up profile, scheduling, job/internship search basics, events calendar.
• Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library.
• Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events.
• Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, and Nexus.
• Restock supplies and help maintain building operations.
• Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Jobbeschreibung

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail]. Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Department: Becker Career Center Location: Becker Career Center Supervisor: Kelly McFarlane Work available: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr Number of Positions available: 3

Expectations

All Career Assistants are expected to:

• Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk
• Assist phone callers by answering questions, providing information, and transferring calls
• Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments
• Educate students on Handshake Platform: Setting up profile, scheduling appointments, job/internship search basics, events calendar
• Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library
• Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events
• Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, and Nexus
• Replenish and restock supplies and help maintain building operations
• Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Knowledge of Google Calendar and Handshake
• Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently
• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.