Graduate Assistant CCPD

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Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) Graduate Assistant participates as a full-fledged member of the CCPD team with direct student, employer, faculty and staff interaction. This position will provide one-on-one career advising, oversee drop-in career advising hours, provide workshops and presentations, act as team leader for student staff and assist in employer recruitment activities. Duration is August through May

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for helping students/alumni succeed, with demonstrated willingness to learn more about employment strategies and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of the career development model.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to convey respect, caring and professionalism to all Detroit Mercy students, alumni, staff and employer partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable with a team-oriented mentality.
• Willingness to take initiative, participate in staff meetings, contribute ideas and insights, and give and receive constructive feedback.
• Experience with MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, the Internet and current technology and social media platforms.
• Some work experience outside of higher education is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education Requirements: BA/BS required & acceptance to a graduate program within the Psychology or Counseling departments preferred.
• Other University of Detroit Mercy graduate programs will be considered with some career or student development experience.

Anticipated Schedule:

• 15-20 hrs per week

Job Contact:

• Tracey Knowles – 313-993-1444 – knowletl@udmercy.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.