| Location | Fairfield, CT |
Part-time position, 10 hour/week, 13 weeks
Position SummaryProvide career planning and job search counseling to students within the College of Health Professions (CHP). Assist students and alumni with fostering job search readiness skills and assist with document preparation as well as job and internship searches. Assist the Director with career readiness initiatives as needed.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Provide career development services to undergraduate and/or graduate students within the College of Health Professions.Provide job search counseling to students and occasionally select alumni population and undergraduate students as needed;Utilize career management software to maintain accurate data recordsAssist Director to create career readiness resources for healthcare and public health student populationWork alongside Director to assist with student programming support as assignedContribute to office-wide initiatives and events as assignedSupport special projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in a related field preferred.Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.Willingness and ability to learn new software including Career Management Software.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Outgoing personality with strong customer-service mindset.Strong interest in the field of career development.5+ years of full-time working experience, preferably in higher education in the career development or admissions function.Experience working with undergraduate or graduate business students a plus.