JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Office of Career Services

Department: Office of Career Services

Reports To: Director of Career Services

Work Hours: 15-20 hours

Status: Part-Time

FSLA Classification: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: April 2023

MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds and the ability to make reasoned moral decision. Rooted in Catholicism and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:

• Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
• Diversity in human culture and experience
• Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion.

Job Overview:

Gain practical experience while you learn!

The M.Ed. in Higher Education in Student Affairs Administration (HESSA) program at Rosemont College provides students with the unique opportunity to serve as half-time staff members in Student Affairs working 15-20 hours per week on a wide range of projects that complement the program’s course work.

Graduate Assistants in the Office of Career Services gain hands-on experience in student advising and programming in career development, self-assessment, career event planning and implementation, special projects, and student outreach to include presentations and representation of the Career Center at campus events. These 10-month positions are only available to students enrolled in the College’s M.Ed. in Higher Education in Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) program.

Responsibilities:

• Research career topics including the Career Readiness Competencies outlined by the National Association of College’s and Employers; craft career content and deliver customized in-person or electronic presentations to diverse student audiences
• Advise students on professional development topics including but not limited to resume writing, interview, internship/job search preparation
• Assist Career Services staff in coordination and execution of special events and programs such as career fairs, employer information sessions, on campus interviews, and mock interviews
• Represent Career Services at university sponsored and campus-wide events
• Collaborate with marketing and Alumni Affairs to create and deliver promotional materials including student, alumni, and employer success stories via a variety of platforms
• Assist with first destination data collection for graduates
• Develop and facilitate signature special project with guidance from Career Services staff

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and an ability to think creatively and efficiently while maintaining organization
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Solid technology and social media skills; willingness to learn and adapt to new software/technology
• Ability to multitask and work gracefully under pressure
• Willingness to learn

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Acceptance to a graduate program at Rosemont College full-time (Applicants for this position can apply for free)

SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in education, counseling services, admissions, or business is preferred (but not required)
• Bilingual preferred (but not required)
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality
• Works independently and with a team under pressure and can multitask.

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must display a good representation of the College
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office Products (especially Word and Excel)
• Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research and work tool
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work well with Faculty, Students and Staff
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e., ability to deal effectively with others; speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly: Exposed to indoor conditions

PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

• Regularly: The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Regularly: Balance: Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching or running
• Regularly: Climbing: Required to climb stairs
• Occasionally: Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Regularly: Grasping: Required to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects or hold objects
• Regularly: Reaching: Required to reach up and out with hands and arms
• Routinely: Sitting: Required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
• Occasionally: Standing: Required to stand for long periods of time
• Occasionally: Stooping: Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, reach, extending, pulling and/or pushing

HEARING / SPEAKING / VISION

• Regularly: Required to talk and hear
• Regularly: Close vision (clear vision at 2inches or less)
• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Regularly: Adjustable focus
• Regularly: Ability to distinguish colors
• Regularly: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing documents, data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; moderate reading.
• Regularly: Able to see and read computer screens
• Regularly: Able to read fine print and/or normal size print

OFFICE MACHINERY USAGE

• Occasionally: Fax Machine
• Regularly: Personal Computer
• Regularly: Photocopier / Printer
• Regularly: Telephone
• Occasionally: Shredde

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Rosemont College is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.