Career Center Operations Assistant (Student)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University’s University Career Center seeks an Operations Student Assistant to provide general office support for about 8-12 hours per week. The role offers hands-on experience in customer service and office operations within the Career Center.

As the first point of contact, you will greet guests, handle calls, manage postings in Handshake, coordinate appointments, and support events like Career Fairs.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student.
• Availability during business hours 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Be able to work independently.
• Be willing to learn new skills required to complete job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all Career Center guests, delivering professional customer service.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Provide Career Closet support, sorting donations and organizing the closet.
• Schedule student appointments with UCC Career Advisors.
• Approve job and internship postings in Handshake.
• Provide administrative support to UCC staff as needed with office projects.
• Provide programmatic support for UCC events such as Career Fairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full-time student

Availability 8am-5pm

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Job description

James Madison University’s University Career Center seeks an Operations Student Assistant to provide general office support for about 8-12 hours per week. The role offers hands-on experience in customer service and office operations within the Career Center.

As the first point of contact, you will greet guests, handle calls, manage postings in Handshake, coordinate appointments, and support events like Career Fairs.