Student - Student Career Coach

Description Student Career Coaches are a team of highly trained student employees who assist other students in their career exploration and planning. $8.50/hour Primary Duties

1. Advise students on the following topics: choosing a major, exploring career options, finding internships, preparing resumes and cover letters, job searching, graduate school planning, and building a professional network.
2. Craft action plans with the students according to their needs and interests.
3. Assist in marketing career services and events through campus adverting, information sessions, social media etc.
4. Act as a liaison to employers at career events (e.g. Career Expo, Mocktails, Accounting Night, Pizza with Professionals, etc.)
5. Serve as a champion of career services to peers
6. Coordinate and execute student engagement initiatives to raise awareness of the Messiah University Career and Professional Development Center events and services
7. Work on additional career-related projects as assigned
8. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned Education Required Education Preferred Experience Required

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups
• Creative problem-solving skills Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required
• Interest in helping peers with career-related concerns
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present information effectively to groups
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Customer service experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Skill in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
• Reliability and punctuality
• Full-time student status Special Working Conditions N/A Dress Code Requirements Business Casual