Student Assistant (Career Ambassador)

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

36d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

All Career Ambassadors are responsible for: Deliver exceptional customer service to the following areas: phone, front desks, Drop-Ins sessions, appointments, and referring students, staff, faculty and employers to appropriate services Review resumes, cover letter, CVs, LinkedIn profiles and personal statements Coach students in interview strategies, professional dress and conducting mock interviews Convey constructive and empowering feedback to inspire students' professional growth Provide one-on-one assistance and career information to students and alumni Facilitate career development outreach presentations to classrooms and student organizations, topics ranging from resume development to career design Perform administrative duties including logging student information, developing resources, and Other projects Attend monthly professional development training and supervisory coaching sessions Check career center email regularly and respond promptly Assist with Career Showcase and other career center events Uphold career center values in all areas of work Assisting in managing the daily operations of the Molm Family Gator Career Closet, which includes but is not limited to customer interaction, inventory management, data processing, and maintaining a clean and friendly work environment. The Career Connections Center is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Career Ambassador would work approximately 10-12 hours per week. Employees will be expected to work in the career center during regular business hours. During the fall and spring semesters students may be required to work between the hours of 7:30 am - 9:00pm to assist with special events such as Career Showcase and outreach presentations as needed, depending on your team assignment. This position description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Requirements

Make a two-semester commitment to the career center (including Summer 2026)
Be available to attend monthly in-services and training meetings throughout each semester
Commit to working a minimum of 10-12 hours a week
Excellent computer skills
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
Federal Work Study are strongly encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional customer service to the following areas: phone, front desks, Drop-Ins sessions, appointments, and referring students, staff, faculty and employers to appropriate services
Review resumes, cover letter, CVs, LinkedIn profiles and personal statements
Coach students in interview strategies, professional dress and conducting mock interviews
Convey constructive and empowering feedback to inspire students' professional growth
Provide one-on-one assistance and career information to students and alumni
Facilitate career development outreach presentations to classrooms and student organizations, topics ranging from resume development to career design
Perform administrative duties including logging student information, developing resources, and Other projects
Attend monthly professional development training and supervisory coaching sessions
Check career center email regularly and respond promptly
Assist with Career Showcase and other career center events
Uphold career center values in all areas of work
Assisting in managing the daily operations of the Molm Family Gator Career Closet, which includes but is not limited to customer interaction, inventory management, data processing, and maintaining a clean and friendly work environment.