About this role
This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected].
Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.
Department
Career Center in Becker Hall
Location
Career Center in Becker Hall
Supervisor's Name
Kelly McFarlane
Please indicate hours/shifts available
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events
Rate of Pay
$9.70/hr
Expectations
All Career Assistants are expected to:
- Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk
- Assist phone callers by answering questions, disseminating information, and transferring calls
- Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments
- Educate students on Handshake Platform: Setting up profile, scheduling appointments, job/internship search basics, events calendar.
- Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library
- Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events
- Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, printers, copier, phones and fax machine. Replenish paper and supplies from closet as needed.
- Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures.
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications for Career Assistants
- Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Data entry skills
- Knowledge of Google Calendar
- Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently
- Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor
Location: Schenectady, NY
E-Verify Participation
Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).