Graduate Assistant Career Consultant

coastal.edu; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Carolina is seeking a Graduate Assistant Career Consultant to aid students with career readiness and academic exploration. Responsibilities include presenting workshops, providing advising, and representing Career Services at events. Ideal candidates are current graduate students with strong communication skills and effective multitasking abilities. This position offers valuable experience in supporting student success.

Qualifications

• Must be a current CCU graduate student.
• Strong time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Present workshops on career readiness and academic exploration.
• Provide support to UNIV*150 students.
• Deliver same-day career advising during designated hours.
• Deliver same-day career advising during CCotG and walk-in hours, assisting students with resumes, cover letters, job searches, major/minor exploration, interview prep, and networking.
• Maintain availability for CCotG on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
• Represent Career Services at tabling events, orientations, open houses, and special events.
• Assist with career fairs such as Ready Set Hire and Job Fest.
• Create and distribute career-related materials to support student engagement.
• Present career-related topics to classrooms to promote Career Services and student development.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Multitasking

Education

Current CCU graduate student

Job description

Graduate Assistant Career Consultant

Role at Coastal Carolina University. As a Graduate Assistant supporting UNIV*150 and Career Services, you will serve as a student consultant helping fellow Chanticleers with career readiness and academic exploration through the involvement of UNIV*150.

Primary Responsibilities

• Present workshops and classroom sessions aligned with UNIV*150 modules, including career exploration, values assessment, resume writing, and personal branding.
• Provide course-related support to UNIV*150 students, including assignment guidance and platform training (Handshake, CareerShift, LinkedIn, TypeFocus).
• Collaborate with UNIV*150 instructors to integrate Career Services resources into the curriculum and support student success.

Career Consultant on the Go (CCotG) & Individual Advising

• Deliver same-day career advising during CCotG and walk-in hours, assisting students with resumes, cover letters, job/internship searches, major/minor exploration, interview prep, and networking.
• Maintain availability for CCotG on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–3:30 PM.

Campus Outreach & Event Support

• Represent Career Services at tabling events, orientations, open houses, and special events.
• Assist with career fairs such as Ready Set Hire and Job Fest.
• Create and distribute career-related materials to support student engagement.
• Present career-related topics to classrooms to promote Career Services and student development.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current CCU graduate student.
• Availability for CCotG Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–3:30 PM.
• Strong time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure and/or Certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Resume
• Reference List
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2