Graduate Assistant in the Office of Career & Professional Development

Description
Albertus Magnus
College | Graduate Assistant
Office of Career & Professional Development

Department: Academics/Office of Career &
Professional Development
Supervisor: Director of Career & Professional Development

• Hours per week: 20 hours a week
• Stipend/Benefits: Tuition Waived up to 24 credits & a $1000 stipend for the academic year.

Role
Summary
The Graduate Assistant will provide administrative support to the Office of Career & Professional Development. This role is
designed to provide the student with professional experience in a higher education setting while supporting the operational goals of the
department. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can balance their academic workload with the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate programs, activities, and fairs sponsored by the Office
• Market and coordinate communication-related to all
  programming
• Approved jobs and internships posted on Handshake
• Assist with administrative tasks
• Help produce
  promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, social media content
• Highly professional and willing to take the initiative
• Provide quality customer service skills when interacting with organizations and
• corporations

Qualifications
Eligibility & Requirements

• Enrollment: Must be currently accepted in a Master
  program at Albertus Magnus College in one of the following areas:
  1. Accounting (only two spots available)
  2. Business
     Administration
  3. Criminal Justice
  4. Management and Organizational Leadership
  5. Healthcare Administration (only two
     spots available)

• Skills:
  1. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
  3. Comfortable using various social media channels
  4. Detail-oriented and
     organized with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks promptly
  5. Able to adapt to change and work both independently and as a
     team member
  6. Solid computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies
  7. Ability to multitask and work gracefully under
     pressure
  8. Basic understanding of Handshake and Excel

Learning Outcomes (The “Value
Add”)

1. Career Development Knowledge

• Understand career development theories (e.g., Super’s Life-Span, Life-Space
  Theory, Holland’s Theory of Career Choice)
• Learn job search strategies, resume writing, and interviewing techniques
• Gain
  familiarity with labor market trends and employer expectations

2. Develop cultural competence and support diverse student
populations

3. Program Development & Facilitation

• Plan and organize workshops
• Assist in organizing events like
  career fairs or employer panels
• Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and data

4. Employer Relations &
Networking

• Learn how to build relationships with employers and alumni
• Support outreach efforts and coordination of
  recruiting activities
• Understand hiring pipelines and internship programs

5. Communication Skills

• Improve
  written communication (emails, marketing materials, guides)
• Strengthen public speaking and presentation abilities
• Develop professional etiquette across different communication channels

6. Technology & Data Management

• Use career
  management platforms (e.g., Handshake)
• Track student engagement and outcomes using data systems
• Analyze basic data to
  inform programming decisions

7. Professionalism & Workplace Readiness

• Develop time management, teamwork, and
  organizational skills
• Understand office operations, confidentiality, and ethical standards (e.g., National Association of Colleges
  and Employers competencies)

8. Assessment & Reflection

• Reflect on personal growth and experiences
• Set
  professional development goals
• Use feedback from supervisors to improve performance

How to Apply

1. Apply directly through Paycom
2. Current Resume/CV
3. Cover Letter detailing your interest in this specific assistantship
   and how it aligns with your studies.

To apply, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0FE17D4AFBB66F4F196ABBBA1DF3DF85/jobs/220997
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