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Union College

Career Assistant (CA)/Front Desk Career Center Work Study

$9.70 an hour

  • Union College, Schenectady

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About the role

This job is
only
available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at
finaid@union.edu
.
Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff.
Department:
Becker Career Center
Location:
Becker Career Center
Supervisor:
Kelly McFarlane
Work available:
Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events
Rate of Pay:
$9.70/hr
Number of Positions available:
3

Expectations
All Career Assistants are expected to:
Greet and assist students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff at the front desk
Assist phone callers by answering questions, providing information, and transferring calls
Check in students and alumni, notify Advisor, and monitor flow of appointments
Educate students on Handshake Platform: Setting up profile, scheduling appointments, job/internship search basics, events calendar.
Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library
Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs, resources, services and events
Utilize office tools including Handshake, Google Calendar, and Nexus
Replenish and restock supplies and help maintain building operations
Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
Ability to maintain confidential information
Knowledge of Google Calendar and Handshake
Reliability, flexibility, ability to take initiative and work independently
Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude
Location:
Schenectady, NY
E-Verify Participation:
 Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about
E-Verify
and your
Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar)
.

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