Graduate Assistant (Student): Career Development and Integration

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor•Mequon, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia University is seeking a part-time, temporary student employee for the 2026/2027 academic year for the Career Development department. This role is ideal for someone friendly, approachable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented with a career interest in career development and integration, to assist the team on the CUW-Mequon campus. The Career Development Graduate Assistant Student Employee will perform special tasks and projects along with regular daily administrative tasks in support of and as a member of the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required
In pursuit of a Master's Degree at Concordia University Wisconsin
Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required
Strong work ethic; dependable, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and able to follow tasks and projects through to accurate completion with or without close supervision.
Ability to build rapport with students and communicate with empathy, professionalism, cultural awareness, and sound judgment.
Excellent written, verbal, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently, collaborate with team members, and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, recognize when a student concern requires referral, and respond calmly and professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with or willingness to learn Navigate, Handshake, Focus2, Canvas, Banner, Qualtrics, and related technology.
Ability to learn and apply career development, vocational development, student development, and career-readiness concepts.
Ability to assist with events, move throughout campus event spaces, lift and carry routine office or event materials, and operate a computer, telephone, and virtual meeting technology.
Availability during Academic year (Fall/Spring) required
Ability to work 20 hours per week is required.
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Nice To Haves

Availability during the winter and summer breaks preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in orchestrating a distributed network of career champions, employer partners, faculty collaborators, alumni mentors, and student peer educators who collectively support career readiness at every touchpoint of the student journey
Assist with the development of a career readiness curriculum delivered through multiple channels (workshops, online modules, peer education, embedded courses, student communications)
Provides support to students by being knowledgeable in career/job search strategies and vocational development
Assist with the creation of self-service career resources and digital tools accessible 24/7
Guides students in decision-making, assists students seeking information, and directs students to resources within the University that provide additional assistance
Assesses when a student's situation requires referral to campus resources
Documents communication with students through Navigate to provide transparency regarding interactions and direction provided to advisees
Empowers students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions
Identifies campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major
Maintains and ensure confidentiality of student records
Provides expertise in resume and CV development, interviewing skills, application materials, and other needs relevant to the profession
Utilizes skills inventories to assess student interests, aptitudes, and abilities and assist in the academic and career goal setting processes
Helps students develop their knowledge of academic, career, and internship opportunities within their chosen academic field
Collaborates with faculty to connect students with experiential learning opportunities which clarify their vocational aspirations
Maintains awareness of market trends, demands, and outlooks for occupations relevant to assigned academic/vocational field
Assist with the training of faculty to integrate career readiness into courses, assignments, and advising conversations, based on the NACE Competencies and theories of vocational development
Facilitates opportunities for students to link with alumni, employers, professional organizations
Maintains a high standard of conscientious, courteous, enthusiastic, and professional service
Co-supervise student employees to establish office coverage, provide training on job tasks, and ensure high quality work
Provide logistical support for career and academic events, including but not limited to on-campus job fair, employer events, workshops, etiquette dinner, Falcon Days, Visit Days, etc.
Ensure accuracy of marketing materials, including by not limited to the website, flyers, business cards, etc.
Collect and analyze data related to student retention, first destination data, career outcomes, experiential learning, etc.
Provide customer service to students, families, employers, and other community members through phone, email, digital platforms, or in-person methods
Provide regular maintenance to various career platforms, including Handshake, Focus2, etc.
Attend staff meetings and events to actively engage with the team
Other duties as assigned