Career Center, Coyote Career Ambassador - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

CSU Careers•San Bernardino, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the California State University, San Bernardino’s (CSUSB) Career Center is to empower students and recent alumni to develop a lifelong skill set for an ever-changing labor market through exploration, programming, and experiential learning opportunities to meet their personal and professional goals. Organized under the Division of Student Affairs, the Career Center takes pride in enhancing each student’s college experience by bridging the gap between CSUSB students and employment opportunities. The candidate for this position will act as a peer ambassador by representing the Career Center and providing meaningful support and resources to the student body. The Career Center Coyote Career Ambassadors serve as peer-to-peer mentors and bring campus-wide awareness of how to become career-ready by utilizing career development services and supporting college-specific programming/student needs such as resume and cover letter development, job and internship search strategies, career/internship fairs, mock interviews, and professional development workshops. Coyote Career Ambassadors contribute to the Career Center's mission by modeling professionalism and serving as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and employers.

Requirements

Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident
Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
Eligible to work in the United States
Social Security Card

Nice To Haves

Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at [email protected] NOTE: Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to employers, faculty, staff, and students
Serve as a first point of contact by answering inquiries in person and via phone
Assist Career Center staff with day-to-day projects and errands
Utilize an electric cart to transport equipment to Career Center events
Answer employer questions, providing information on upcoming career events
Provide Career Center assistance in campus events (i.e., providing resources, tabling, and attending campus-wide events)
Prepare laptops, iPads, and giveaways for presentations and tabling events
Conduct Career Center resume and cover letter drop-in services for students
Provide information on Career Center programs and services
Assist students and employers during events
Promote and encourage students to engage in the career development process by providing information on programs, an overview of Career Center services, academic departments, and student organizations
Deliver classroom and club/organization presentations to promote the Career Center and its mission
Update and maintain social media posts regarding career-related events, workshops, and information sessions
Assist students and alumni with Handshake, including but not limited to scheduling appointments and conducting searches for various employment options
Utilize programs such as Navigate and Coyote Connections to assist students, alumni, and Career Center Staff in the creation of appointments, signature events, and drop-in hours
Provide general assistance related to Career Center services, such as Handshake, Big Interview, and scheduling appointments
Attend scheduled weekly student worker development sessions
Complete assigned training and projects