Career Development Graduate Associate

Career Development Graduate Associate

Winthrop Position Title - Career Development Graduate Associate

Job Purpose - Are you seeking an office role that provides a meaningful experience? The Career Development Graduate Associate plays a key role in helping the Center for Career Development and Internships (CDI) to accomplish the mission of providing resources and programs to students and alumni to develop the necessary skills to conduct effective career searches and make informed career decisions. Once trained, the GA will provide individual career counseling, assistance, and feedback to students regarding their professional profiles, resume/cover letter writing, job searching techniques, and interview skills. The GA will also aid the office in campus-based events to ensure students are successful post-graduation. The Graduate Associate will serve as a leader, mentor, and campus ambassador for CDI.

Duties and Responsibilities - CAREER PROGRAM AND EVENT SUPPORT—Support the CDI team with program planning and career readiness initiatives—Table in the student center to promote CDI services and programs, to encourage student awareness and engagement—Represent the CDI at other campus tabling opportunities (e.g., Study Abroad Fair, Grad Finale, Admissions Open Houses)—Contribute to student career readiness preparation via CDI platforms (Handshake and Big Interview)—Prepare and send communications to students through Handshake—Assist with delivering presentations and workshops CAREER COACHING (training provided)—Under the supervision of the Director, provide 1:1 support to undergraduate students (graduate students and alumni, dependent upon experience) via drop-ins and scheduled appointments—Provide cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn guidance and feedback to students—Assist students with job and internship search strategies and resources—Review video mock interviews via Big Interview and provide feedback—Coordinate and conduct practice interviews with undergraduate students EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT—Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Employer Engagement and Internships, aid with recruitment, marketing, and promotion of employer involvement events (e.g., career fairs, mock interview day, information sessions/tabling)—Assist with aspects of planning and staffing career fairs and events—Assist the Employer Relations team with approving employer accounts, job and event postings, and email campaigns—Help with creating and monitoring Handshake event registration pages—Assist with greeting and checking-in employers on the day of an event ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES—Attend weekly staff meetings—Provide customer service and administrative support in the main office when needed—Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - —Must be accepted into a Winthrop graduate program as a full-time (9 hours/semester) student—Must be available for a full academic year (Fall and Spring) commitment—Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace—Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills—Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills—Able to work on multiple projects at one time and consistently meet deadlines—Conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner; maintain strict confidentiality—Clear commitment to helping students succeed in their career development and exploration

Preferred Skills - —Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation—Ability to work well independently and in a team environment—Coaching, counseling, advising, and/or mentoring experiences with college students—Attention to detail—Creative, ability to develop new ideas, and take the initiative—Working knowledge of Excel and SharePoint; experience with technology platforms related to customer relationship management (CRM) or career services is a plus—Experience with Canva and social media (specifically Instagram) is a plus

Pay Rate - 11.67/hour

Type of Position - Graduate Associate (hourly)

Position Level - Graduate

Hours Per Week - 20/week

Posting Number - 2026SD0289P

Open Date - 05/03/2026

Close Date - 08/03/2026

Desired Start Date - 08/17/2026

End Date - 12/15/2026

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PLEASE NOTE - *Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications. Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents