Unclassified Paid Intern

Summer 23 through Spring 2024 -  Job Posting

Job Description

The LAVC General Counseling Department is interviewing Unclassified Paid Interns (UPI) starting in the Summer 2023 semester continuing through the 2023/2024 academic year.  Successful Interns will work primarily at the Career/Transfer Center. The Unclassified Paid Intern (UPI) plays a critical role in the daily functioning of the Counseling Department and works with students directly. This unique position allows graduate students hands-on experience in the areas of academic and career advisement/counseling and overall functions of the Counseling Department. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)
2. Collaborate with designated Counseling CAP teams in providing follow up services to students 
3. Advise students on career and transfer processes
4. Facilitate workshops on transfer and career topics (i.e., AB540, Common Application, CSU Application, Transfer 101, Probation, UC Application, Undecided Majors) 
5. Assist in the coordination and visit of representatives from different colleges and universities 
6. Help students navigate Career/Transfer Center resources and materials (including computer websites, software programs, and more)
7. Collaborate on the planning of bus trips to four-year colleges and universities
8. Administer, interpret, and score career assessments 
9. Participate in completing daily, weekly, and monthly office-related tasks related to assisting students, planning and marketing workshops and events, and student contact documentation
10. Attend staff meetings 
11. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

1. Currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student in a counseling related program 
2. Maintain a 2.0 GPA and make satisfactory progress
3. Available to work up to 20 hours a week with at least one evening shift 
4. Demonstrates the ability to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing

Desired Characteristics and Qualifications 

1. Ability to conduct workshops and make presentations
2. Knowledge of the major career development theories and career development resources
3. Ability to work effectively independently or cooperatively as part of a team and to carrying out multiple tasks or projects
4. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher 
5. Exercises sound and ethical and professional judgment when working with students, faculty and staff
6. Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement 
7. Planning ahead, managing time well, and being on time 
8. Taking ownership and commitment to our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through
9. Flexible and adaptable to change and needs of the center
10. Builds working relationships to solve problems 

Special Notes

1. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units during each working semester 
2. Salary: $20.29 per hour

Application Information

To apply, please fill out the application form attached below (pg 3) and send that form along with your resume to:

Esmeralda Martinez martine9@lavc.edu

Joyce Romero romeroji@lavc.edu