Career Development Assistant

Georgia College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College invites applications for a Career Development Assistant to provide administrative support and one-on-one and group career advising for undergrad and graduate students and alumni. Responsibilities include resume writing, cover letters, mock interviews, class presentations, and job/internship search strategies, with career exploration guidance.

The role involves advising in workshops, managing office processes, assisting with career fairs and programs, and supporting the Executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to travel for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Advise students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) or career development and graduate/ professional school planning topics.
• Process office expenses.
• Assist with the implementation of career and graduate/professional school fairs, networking events and programs.
• Manage and route calls appropriately; Greet Career Center visitors; Manage and order office supplies; Prepare meeting agendas; Support the direct administrative needs of the Executive Director of Student Success and Career Development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience

Job description

Career Development Assistant

Job ID: 304578

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Career Development Assistant will provide administrative support and one-on-one and group career advising and coaching to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Career advising and coaching will include but is not limited to resume and curriculum vitae writing, cover letter and personal statement writing, mockinterviews, class presentations, career and major exploration, graduate/professional school search strategies, shadowing/job/internship search strategies, and professional career transition topics.

Responsibilities

Advising - 50%

• Advise students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) or career development and graduate/ professional school planning topics.
• Process office expenses

Programming - 15%

• Assist with the implementation of career and graduate/professional school fairs, networking events and programs.

Administrative - 30%

• Manage and route calls appropriately
• Greet Career Center visitors
• Manage and order office supplies
• Prepare meeting agendas
• Support the direct administrative needs of the Executive Director of Student Success and Career Development

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.

Required Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Ability to travel for professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in career services, academic advising, tutoring, or a related functional area with one-on-one advising or mentoring interactions within a college setting. Demonstrated experience creating and presenting educational workshops/programs

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 6. The minimum salary is $17.04/hour($35,441). Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to use technology for tracking and monitoring student progress and presentation purposes.
• Ability to use and learn career management and career development technology to assist students and contribute to departmental assessment plan.
• Use and learn technology for the purpose of administrative duties, accessing online career resources, and using departmental career management tools.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of professional/ career development skills.

SKILLS

• Assessing student needs and working with them to develop career action plans to prepare for graduate and professional school and the workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, creative, and capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment.
• Build and maintain successful working relationships with students/alumni, faculty/staff, and employers.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding the standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive 1%-24% of the time.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Motor Vehicle Check