North Central College · 1 month ago
Career and Professional Development Student Support & Programming Graduate Assistant
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
New GradNorth Central College is seeking a Career and Professional Development Student Support & Programming Graduate Assistant to enhance the Center for Career & Professional Development’s capacity to deliver high-quality, student-centered career education. The GA will provide one-on-one coaching, lead tailored workshops, and support departmental operations to ensure students are equipped to explore career options and prepare for future opportunities.
EducationHigher EducationPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Consult with students during Drop-In Center hours to provide career-related guidance, including resume and cover letter reviews, Handshake and LinkedIn profile consultations, and internship/job search strategy sessions
Host individualized, one-on-one career coaching appointments with students
Develop and deliver career programming tailored for identity-based student groups (first-gen, students of color, LGBTQ+, commuters, international, students with disabilities, transfers, etc.)
Serve as a visible ambassador to help students navigate career resources and build confidence in the career preparation process
Support and represent the Center for Career & Professional Development ( CCPD ) at various campus events (admitted student days, Rall Symposium, tabling events, etc.)
Support Associate Director with ongoing operations and student engagement efforts for the Cardinal Career Closet (inventory, marketing, outreach, and student usage tracking)
Build and pilot virtual drop-in hours to expand accessibility for commuter and graduate students
Assist in developing training and professional development learning opportunities for Career Peer Advisor Team
Create or update student facing resources (e.g. handouts, slide decks, worksheets) on topics related to resumes, cover letters, job/internship search, networking, and interviewing
Provide administrative support for the College’s primary job and internship platform: Handshake
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College
Strong interest in student development, career education, and/or higher education administration
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to provide direct service to students through one-on-one coaching, drop-in consultations, and workshop facilitation
Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations, with an awareness of identity-informed needs and a commitment to student engagement
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, projects, and student engagement initiatives simultaneously
Familiarity with career development topics such as resume writing, job and internship search strategies, graduate school planning, interviewing, and LinkedIn/Handshake (training provided to successful candidate)
Proficiency in creating or updating student-facing resources such as handouts, slide decks, and worksheets
Company
North Central College
North Central College is a coeducational, liberal arts college located in Naperville, Illinois.
Founded in 1861
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Illinois Board of Higher Education
2023-06-29Grant· $10M
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Matthew Burden
Vice President of Information and Technology, Chief Information Officer
Kim MacGregor
Editorial Director & Executive Speechwriter
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