Career Services Consultant (Student Assistant)

Coastal Carolina University; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A regional university is seeking a Career Services Consultant to support the professional development and career readiness of its students and alumni. Key responsibilities include managing the front desk of the Career Services Center, providing individualized guidance, and actively promoting campus career initiatives. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at the university. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Coastal Carolina University student.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance and support to students and alumni.
• Manage front-desk operations at the Career Services Center.
• Promote Career Services initiatives and events on campus.

Job description

Overview

MUST BE AN ACTIVE CCU STUDENT.

The Career Services Consultant plays a vital role in supporting the professional development and career readiness of Coastal Carolina University students and alumni. This position provides individualized guidance, facilitates career exploration, and contributes to major campus‑wide career initiatives. Consultants serve as front‑line representatives of the Career Services Center, ensuring that every student receives knowledgeable, high‑quality support as they prepare for internships, employment opportunities, and long‑term career success.

Responsibilities

The primary area of responsibility for this role is fulfilled through the campus‑wide career initiative, Career Services On the Go (CSotG). CSotG is held each Monday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and resumes from 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Consultants are expected to be available during all scheduled CSotG hours to provide timely, accessible career support to students and alumni across campus.

Consultants are responsible for managing front‑desk operations within the Career Services Center, including greeting guests, answering phone calls, and entering and scheduling appointments.

As student workers, Consultants also contribute to marketing efforts by actively promoting Career Services across campus. Through their constant presence and peer connections, word‑of‑mouth serves as a key method of outreach, and Consultants are expected to share information about Career Services resources and opportunities.

Consultants support the development and visibility of the CCU Career Services brand through coaching, outreach, and event engagement while empowering students to confidently navigate their career paths and encouraging intentional, proactive career development across campus.

Beyond direct student support, Consultants play a key role in advancing the office’s effectiveness by maintaining an ongoing benchmark research agenda that analyzes peer institutions, aspirant universities, Sun Belt Conference schools, and other South Carolina public institutions. Research is regularly synthesized and presented to staff, informing strategic decision‑making and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based career readiness services. As a representative of the Career Service Department, it is crucial to provide a welcoming, patient, and supportive environment for all visitors.

Qualifications

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a Coastal Carolina University student.

Coastal Carolina University prohibits any form of discrimination against its students, faculty, staff and applicants in its programs or for admission to or employment with the University. For more information, visit Title IX or EEO.