Career and Professional Development Student Support & Programming Graduate Assistant

Description of Job Duties

Position Summary :

The Student Support & Programming Graduate Assistant will enhance the Center for Career & Professional Development’s capacity to deliver high-quality, student-centered career education. In this role, the GA provides one-on-one coaching, staffs drop-in hours, leads tailored workshops, and supports core departmental operations. The GA also assists with the development of career resources, supports the Cardinal Career Closet’s operations, and represents the CCPD at campus events. Through these responsibilities, the GA helps ensure students have the guidance, tools, and confidence needed to explore career options, build professional skills, and prepare for internships, jobs, and post-graduate opportunities.

Essential Functions :

• Consult with students during Drop-In Center hours to provide career-related guidance, including resume and cover letter reviews, Handshake and LinkedIn profile consultations, and internship / job search strategy sessions.
• Host individualized, one-on-one career coaching appointments with students.
• Develop and deliver career programming tailored for identity-based student groups (first-gen, students of color, LGBTQ+, commuters, international, students with disabilities, transfers, etc.).
• Serve as a visible ambassador to help students navigate career resources and build confidence in the career preparation process.
• Support and represent the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) at various campus events (admitted student days, Rall Symposium, tabling events, etc.).
• Support Associate Director with ongoing operations and student engagement efforts for the Cardinal Career Closet (inventory, marketing, outreach, and student usage tracking).
• Build and pilot virtual drop-in hours to expand accessibility for commuter and graduate students.
• Assist in developing training and professional development learning opportunities for Career Peer Advisor Team.
• Create or update student facing resources (e.g. handouts, slide decks, worksheets) on topics related to resumes, cover letters, job / internship search, networking, and interviewing.
• Provide administrative support for the College’s primary job and internship platform : Handshake.
• Other duties as assigned.

Opportunities for Graduate Students :

The Career and Professional Development Student Support & Programming Graduate Assistant will begin in Fall 2026.

Graduate students in the Higher Education Leadership program will gain hands-on experience in student support, coaching, and program development. This role provides meaningful opportunities to apply theories of student development and career coaching practice through direct support to students, workshop facilitation, and campus partnerships.

Graduate students in the Organizational Leadership program will engage in designing and delivering training for student staff, supporting operational processes, and collaborating with campus offices. The role provides opportunities to apply leadership theories related to team development, organizational culture, communication, and student engagement.

Graduate students in the MBA program will deepen skills in communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. They will contribute to program development, help refine resource materials, and participate in career-related initiatives that support student career readiness. Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No Will this position be working with minors? No Job Qualifications - Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.