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

Union; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College is seeking a part-time Career Assistant to staff the Career Center front desk in Becker Hall. You will greet students, assist callers, check in attendees, and educate users on Handshake and job-search basics.

The role supports Career Center operations, including events and resource guidance, with shifts Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on campus in Schenectady, NY.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk.
• Assist phone callers by answering questions, disseminating 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, printers, copier, phones and fax machine.
• Replenish paper and supplies from closet as needed.
• Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Google Calendar

Reliability & initiative

Attention to detail

Tools

Handshake

Job description

## Career Assistant (CA)/Front Desk Career Center Work StudyApply: Union College, Schenectady, NY: Part time: Posted Today: JR101407This 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] assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.**Department**Career Center in Becker Hall**Location**Career Center in Becker Hall**Supervisor's Name**Kelly McFarlane**Please indicate hours/shifts available**Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events**Rate of Pay**$9.70/hr**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, disseminating 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, printers, copier, phones and fax machine. Replenish paper and supplies from closet as needed.* Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures.* Complete other duties as assigned**Qualifications for Career Assistants*** Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service* Ability to maintain confidential information* Data entry skills* Knowledge of Google Calendar* Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently* Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor**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).