Graduate Career Consultant, Kogod Career Development (Student)

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Department

Kogod School of Business

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description:

Career Development in the Kogod School of Business at American University provides career support to undergraduate and graduate business students. Our Grad Career Consultants will support students with resume reviews and help educate classmates on the resources available to them through the office, support us in data and analysis as well as represent the office to students, employers, prospective students, faculty members, and staff, as well as providing important communication regarding events and professionalism to peers. These positions are paid, and hiring preference is given to students who have strong professional experience in addition to experience developing and growing a social media presence.

Essential Functions

• Student Appointments 
• Meet with graduate students to provide feedback on resumes and make appropriate referrals to resources and coaching.
• Conduct meetings and record information in the Kogod Talent Network.
• Assist students with scheduling appointments with the Career Coaches.
• Peer-to-Peer Communication
• Develop MBA and master’s specific social media content and post in relevant networks.
• Further Career Development communication with course faculty regarding upcoming events and services by requesting time to make announcements in class.
• Advertise Kogod Talent Network among MBA peers and fellow graduate students.
• Data & Analytics
• Assist in generating and customizing reports about engagement with career development for academic departments.
• Analyze student engagement data, feedback, and outcomes to identify relevant trends and insights.
• Support the collection, cleaning, and organization of student outcomes data.
• Confidentiality 
• Commit to preserving confidential information on students, employers, faculty, and staff while working in Career Development
• Other duties
• Consulting on career education and programming as needed.
• Manage projects and tasks with Career Development staff members. Projects will be structured to relate to individual career interests as available.
• Handling the office's front desk phone and general email account, answering, and directing calls and general emails from employers, students, and prospective students, including answering general questions callers and visitors have about the Career Development and Kogod.
• Providing a high level of customer service to all visitors (students, employers, faculty, and staff).  
• Becoming knowledgeable with Kogod Talent Network and providing troubleshooting support for employers and students with technical issues. 
• Perform general office administrative duties, such as data entry, faxing, copying, stocking shared space, etc. 
• Receive cross-training in front desk operations, event logistics, and social media support.
• Assist with setting up and tearing down events, including lifting up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Attend a mandatory two-day training session in late August (exact dates to be confirmed).
• Sign and comply with a confidentiality agreement to protect student records and sensitive information.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.
  
  

Salary Range

• $20.00 per hour.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• First-year and second-year MBA students.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to include being professionally savvy and navigating employment conversations.
• Exceptional written communication skills including editing/reviewing documents and providing feedback to peers.
• Interest or ability to work with data and analytics, PowerBI and Excel skills preferred.
• Applicants should possess a strong interest in developing knowledge of career-related topics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.  Project management experience a plus.
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maturity and an elevated level of professionalism, especially as it relates to peer feedback, social media campaigns, and interacting with employers, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Position Start: August 17th (Fall).
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter.
• Benefits of Working for Career Development include: Gain insight into recruiting, employer engagement, and student support services, Develop valuable transferable skills in advising, customer service, time management, and communication, Build a professional network of students, faculty, staff, and employers, and Strengthen your resume and grow your confidence as a peer leader.
  
  

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
  
  

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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