Graduate Assistant, Office of Career Services

Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Services, the Graduate Assistant provides assistance with a variety of projects, events and activities that support the work of the Office of Career Services. As a department within the division of Enrollment Management, Career Services provides comprehensive career assistance and service to meet the employment needs of Lewis University students. Program offerings at Career Services include: career counseling, decision making, exploration and planning; academic advising to students with undeclared majors or considering changing majors; resume, networking, and interview skill development; job and internship fairs; workshops and classroom presentations on career related topics; online resources including access to job/internship posting database systems; assistance with graduate school preparation.

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-Deliver workshops and presentations.
-Assist with Career Services special events/job fairs.
-Plan and schedule projects.
-Audit and update website.
-Research, develop, write, and edit handouts and reports, material for website, social media, and publicity/promotional documents.
-Develop outreach activities (may involve some evenings).
- Maintain and update databases and recurring reports.
-Promote and publicize Career Services.
-Complete projects and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree. Admission into one of the following graduate school programs: Organizational Leadership; Higher Education; Counseling; Communications; Information Technology; or other program wherein this experience would be relevant to the applicant's career goals. Available to work during Career Services business hours or on an as-needed basis. Interest in learning and helping others with career and employment plan development. Ability to work in a team and independently based on projects and activities. Strong written and oral communication skills. Understand professional and ethical behaviors in the workplace. Strong organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Customer service experience. Experience working with culturally diverse students/client. Experience teaching or delivering workshops or training. Job search experience. Experience with social media and/or instructional technology.

Part-time, year round; minimum of 20 hours per week