Career Center Career Assistant (CA)Front Desk Work Study

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 .

Department: Becker Career Center

Location: Becker Hall

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: 5

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

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 disseminating 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 printers copier phones and fax machine. Replenish paper and supplies from closet as needed.

• 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

• Data entry skills

• Knowledge of Google Calendar

• Reliability flexibility ability to take initiative and work independently

• Detail oriented with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor

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).