Graduate Assistant (Student): Career Development and Integration

Concordia University, Wisconsin; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks a part-time, temporary Graduate Assistant in Career Development to support the CUW-Mequon campus. You will assist with career readiness initiatives, collaborate with faculty, and help deliver workshops and resources to students and alumni.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and student-facing service. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s degree, have strong organizational skills, and can manage multiple projects while providing timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• In pursuit of a Master's Degree at Concordia University Wisconsin.
• Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orchestrating a distributed network of career champions, employer partners, faculty collaborators, alumni mentors, and student peer educators who collectively support career readiness at every touchpoint of the student journey.
• Assist with the development of a career readiness curriculum delivered through multiple channels (workshops, online modules, peer education, embedded courses, student communications).
• Provides support to students by being knowledgeable in career/job search strategies and vocational development.
• Assist with the creation of self-service career resources and digital tools accessible 24/7.
• Guides students in decision-making, assists students seeking information, and directs students to resources within the University that provide additional assistance.
• Assesses when a student's situation requires referral to campus resources.
• Documents communication with students through Navigate to provide transparency regarding interactions and direction provided to advisees.
• Empowers students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions.
• Identifies campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major.
• Maintains and ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Provides expertise in resume and CV development, interviewing skills, application materials, and other needs relevant to the profession.
• Utilizes skills inventories to assess student interests, aptitudes, and abilities and assist in the academic and career goal setting processes.
• Helps students develop their knowledge of academic, career, and internship opportunities within their chosen academic field.
• Collaborates with faculty to connect students with experiential learning opportunities which clarify their vocational aspirations.
• Maintains awareness of market trends, demands, and outlooks for occupations relevant to assigned academic/vocational field.
• Assist with the training of faculty to integrate career readiness into courses, assignments, and advising conversations, based on the NACE Competencies and theories of vocational development.
• Facilitates opportunities for students to link with alumni, employers, professional organizations,
• Maintains a high standard of conscientious, courteous, enthusiastic, and professional service.
• Co-supervise student employees to establish office coverage, provide training on job tasks, and ensure high quality work.
• Provide logistical support for career and academic events, including but not limited to on-campus job fair, employer events, workshops, etiquette dinner, Falcon Days, Visit Days, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of marketing materials, including by not limited to the website, flyers, business cards, etc.,
• Collect and analyze data related to student retention, first destination data, career outcomes, experiential learning, etc.,
• Provide customer service to students, families, employers, and other community members through phone, email, digital platforms, or in-person methods,
• Provide regular maintenance to various career platforms, including Handshake, Focus2, etc.,
• Attend staff meetings and events to actively engage with the team,
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy & professionalism

Strong work ethic

Organization & time management

Customer service mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in progress at Concordia University Wisconsin

Enrollment in Concordia graduate education program

Tools

Navigate

Handshake

Focus2Career

Canvas

Banner

Qualtrics

Microsoft 365

Job description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Career Development department is seeking a part-time, temporary student employee for the 2026/2027 academic year who is friendly, approachable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented with a career interest in career development and integration to assist our team on the CUW-Mequon, campus. Our Career Development Graduate Assistant Student Employee will perform special tasks and projects along with regular daily administrative tasks in support of and as a member of the team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in orchestrating a distributed network of career champions, employer partners, faculty collaborators, alumni mentors, and student peer educators who collectively support career readiness at every touchpoint of the student journey
• Assist with the development of a career readiness curriculum delivered through multiple channels (workshops, online modules, peer education, embedded courses, student communications)
• Provides support to students by being knowledgeable in career/job search strategies and vocational development,
• Assist with the creation of self-service career resources and digital tools accessible 24/7
• Guides students in decision-making, assists students seeking information, and directs students to resources within the University that provide additional assistance,
• Assesses when a student's situation requires referral to campus resources,
• Documents communication with students through Navigate to provide transparency regarding interactions and direction provided to advisees,
• Empowers students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions,
• Identifies campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major,
• Maintains and ensure confidentiality of student records,
• Provides expertise in resume and CV development, interviewing skills, application materials, and other needs relevant to the profession,
• Utilizes skills inventories to assess student interests, aptitudes, and abilities and assist in the academic and career goal setting processes,
• Helps students develop their knowledge of academic, career, and internship opportunities within their chosen academic field,
• Collaborates with faculty to connect students with experiential learning opportunities which clarify their vocational aspirations,
• Maintains awareness of market trends, demands, and outlooks for occupations relevant to assigned academic/vocational field,
• Assist with the training of faculty to integrate career readiness into courses, assignments, and advising conversations, based on the NACE Competencies and theories of vocational development
• Facilitates opportunities for students to link with alumni, employers, professional organizations,
• Maintains a high standard of conscientious, courteous, enthusiastic, and professional service.
• Co-supervise student employees to establish office coverage, provide training on job tasks, and ensure high quality work,
• Provide logistical support for career and academic events, including but not limited to on-campus job fair, employer events, workshops, etiquette dinner, Falcon Days, Visit Days, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of marketing materials, including by not limited to the website, flyers, business cards, etc.,
• Collect and analyze data related to student retention, first destination data, career outcomes, experiential learning, etc.,
• Provide customer service to students, families, employers, and other community members through phone, email, digital platforms, or in-person methods,
• Provide regular maintenance to various career platforms, including Handshake, Focus2, etc.,
• Attend staff meetings and events to actively engage with the team,
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong work ethic; dependable, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and able to follow tasks and projects through to accurate completion with or without close supervision.
• Ability to build rapport with students and communicate with empathy, professionalism, cultural awareness, and sound judgment.
• Excellent written, verbal, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with team members, and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, recognize when a student concern requires referral, and respond calmly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with or willingness to learn Navigate, Handshake, Focus2Career, Canvas, Banner, Qualtrics, and related technology.
• Ability to learn and apply career development, vocational development, student development, and career-readiness concepts.
• Ability to assist with events, move throughout campus event spaces, lift and carry routine office or event materials, and operate a computer, telephone, and virtual meeting technology.
• Availability during Academic year (Fall/Spring) required; availability during the winter and summer breaks preferred.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week is required.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• In pursuit of a Master's Degree at Concordia University Wisconsin
• Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.