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Southwestern Michigan College · 3 weeks ago

Student- Career Development Assistant (Spring 2026)

Dowagiac, MI

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$13.73/hr - $13.73/hr

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking a Career Development Assistant to support the Office of Career Development. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in administrative and career services functions, allowing students to develop practical skills in communication, event planning, and student engagement.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Plan and complete career-related projects to develop print and digital resources for students

Help coordinate and execute campus events, including the annual Spring Career Fair

Greet and assist students through the career services intake process

Participate in department meetings and brainstorming sessions, with the opportunity to attend community-based meetings

Maintain SMC’s online career services platform, Handshake, by updating information, cleaning out past student accounts, posting positions for employers, and sending communication

Prepare, maintain, and organize office materials and resources

Qualification

Customer serviceCommunicationEXCELPowerPointWordEvent planningProfessional attitudeCanvaInterpersonal skillsCreativity

Required

High school diploma or GED

Basic clerical skills, computer skills

Excellent customer service and communication abilities

Ability to work in person up to 20 hours per week

Ability to manage time effectively, and work independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated interpersonal skills, creativity, and a professional attitude

Must be enrolled at the College on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours during the summer semester); contact hours will not be used to meet the 6 credit hour minimum

All student employees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for student employment