Supports the Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC), working directly with students in the development of their career interests and aspirations. Assist students with a variety of issues, including appropriate course selection, major and career decision-making, internship exploration, job and graduate school search strategies. Provide drop-in support and career assistance to students on a first-come, first-served basis during regularly scheduled drop in hours. Assist in developing, facilitating, and evaluating academic courses and workshops related to success strategies, career/internship/graduate school exploration and employment search issues. Assist in the development and implementation of communication tools for faculty/staff within the ASCC and the campus related to career related topics. Position duties and responsibilities will be performed in support of ASCC’s vision, mission and values as well as institutional mission and goals.
Compensation
Compensation includes a salary for nine months (.5 FTE) and graduate student health insurance ($14,953.00 approximate value). All Graduate Assistant positions are nine-month, half-time (.5 FTE), 20 hours per week positions.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Full-Time, enrolled WSU graduate student for the 2017-2018 academic year Must maintain a full-time academic load and a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the duration of the assistantship. Demonstrated commitment to customer service. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Work-Study preferred but not required
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Experience working with diverse populations; Experience conducting workshops and presentations; Experience performing database management, records maintenance, and organization within an office environment; Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings or weekends; Ability to perform multiple tasks, take initiative, and solve problems.
How to Apply:
Please email Resume and Cover Letter to the Recruitment and Selection Committee at: cmotley@wsu.edu or hhhughes@wsu.edu
