Graduate Assistant, Career and Professional Development
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The graduate assistant plays an integral role in providing inclusive, caring and comprehensive career and professional support to students and alumni.
Primary Duties and Tasks
- Assist with management of the Career Closet, including inventory management and outreach programming, primarily during evening hours.
- Leverage technology for accurate data collection, utilizing Handshake (career management system) and other tools such as Canvas and Microsoft Teams.
- Communicate effectively through social media and in person.
- Provide confidential career coaching through mock interviews and resume reviews.
- Present workshops to student, alumni and employer audiences.
- Assist with the training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate student workers.
Qualifications
- Must be a current or admitted graduate student on the Hickory campus.
- Must be able to work 20 hours per week in-person
- Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in career development, human resources, social work or recruiting and employer relations.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.