Career Assistant (CA)/Front Desk Career Center Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu .
Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.

Department
Career Center in Becker Hall
Location
Career Center in Becker Hall
Supervisor's Name
Kelly McFarlane
Please indicate hours/shifts available
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events
Rate of Pay
$9.70/hr

Expectations
All Career Assistants are expected to:

- Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk

- Assist phone callers by answering questions, disseminating information, and transferring calls

- Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments

- Educate students on Handshake Platform: Setting up profile, scheduling appointments, job/internship search basics, events calendar.

- Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library

- Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events

- Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, printers, copier, phones and fax machine. Replenish paper and supplies from closet as needed.

- Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures.

- Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Career Assistants

- Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service

- Ability to maintain confidential information

- Data entry skills

- Knowledge of Google Calendar

- Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently

- Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor

Location: Schenectady, NY

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