Career Counseling, Career Development, Case Management, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Educational Administration, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Spreadsheets, Writing Skills
Student Career Coaching and Professional Development Programming:
- Manage a coaching caseload of first and second year students interested in careers in business.
- Advise individuals and groups regarding experiential learning, facilitate innovative workshops; and lead and advertise the experiential learning resources we offer.
- Facilitate placement of undergraduate students in positions related to their academic major/career interest.
- Assist with planning and executing events for students to engage with employers and alumni, including outreach to participants and event logistics (ex. ordering catering and facilities).
- Collaborate with the top-ranked academic departments to plan, execute and market experiential learning events and outreach programming (e.g., Career Panels, Case Competitions) regarding professional development and career interest.
- Conduct outreach to current/prospective students to promote benefits of experiential learning regarding professional development.
- Assist students by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job-search strategies and providing guidance regarding application procedures.
- Support and/or advise career-related student clubs and organizations requiring some work outside general business hours.
Employer Relations:
- Collaborate with employers on experiential learning programs and events (e.g., Employer Case Competitions, Career Fairs, Speaker Panels).
- Gain an understanding of the specific career sectors, including being familiar with the local, national and international companies in the industry and their recruiting practices
- Identify employers and follow up to establish relationships and to communicate selection results.
- Provide assistance for recruitment events and activities.
- Facilitate up to two workshop sections per semester of a 1-unit, sophomore level career management course and employ creative ways to engage students on career management and exploration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Proficient communication skills - both verbal and written
- The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem solve
- PowerPoint, Excel/spreadsheet, and database management skills
- A demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, a motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents.