opportunities, provides students with extensive opportunities to intern within their preferred
communities of practice, and connects students to potential employers through company information
sessions, on-campus interviews, career fairs, experiential education opportunities, and other
departmental events. Additionally, Career Development staff connect with students and early alumni
through advising appointments to support them in establishing career objectives, enhancing interview
skills, and creating polished resumes to support their career advancement.
Job Description: The Graduate Assistant supports Career Development staff in several areas and
receives on-the-job training. This position will report to the Assistant Director. Job responsibilities may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Support the Assistant Director and other Career Development staff in managing the office by
creating/managing spreadsheets, surveys, programs, and various projects as assigned
• Handle sensitive student data and organize important documents for experiential education
programs (e.g. Maymester, Spring Break programs, etc.)
• Manage event check-in and setup for various career-focused events including Lunch with a
Leader, Company Information Sessions, Career Fairs, etc.
• Create flyers and calendars for Career Development Office programming
• Create survey instruments to assist the office in Career Development research and outreach
• Add and update job and internship postings in Handshake
• Assist in administrative duties around the office
• Research current trends in the media industry pertaining to companies, employers,
organizations, and hiring practices
• Other duties as assigned