Career Services Student Assistant

Position Summary

The Career Services Student Assistant supports day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, working directly with the Director of Career Services. This hands-on role will assist with digital tools, career events, marketing efforts, and outcome data collection to enhance student career readiness and employer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Career Platform Support (Handshake)

• Review and approve job postings and employer registrations
• Create and manage job collections by major or interest area
• Enter and track events, both virtual and in-person
• Assist with pulling data reports and updating contact logs
  
  

Career Events

• Help plan, promote, and host events (career fairs, employer visits, panels)
• Support setup and takedown of in-person events
• Provide virtual assistance via Zoom (chat, breakout rooms, screenshare)
• Collect and manage RSVP and attendance data
  
  

First Destination Survey (FDS) Assistance

• Distribute surveys and monitor completion rates
• Assist in outreach to recent grads for follow-up info
• Organize and track response data
• Help prepare summaries or visual reports for leadership
  
  

Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Draft content for LinkedIn and Handshake
• Promote events, workshops, and job/internship highlights
• Share career tips or student success stories
• Track engagement and brainstorm new campaigns
  
  

Project Support

• Collaborate on projects like resource library updates, templates, or slide decks
• Assist with research on employer trends or student needs
• Help build student-facing materials (e.g., career guides, how-to's)
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational habits
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Comfortable learning digital tools (Handshake, Google Suite, Zoom)
• Friendly, professional, and motivated to help peers succeed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling student/employer data
  
  

Learning Outcomes & Perks

• Real-world experience in event coordination, communications, and data management
• Hands-on experience using career tech platforms
• Opportunity to network with employers and campus leaders
• Resume-worthy projects and mentorship from the Director