Career Planning & Resources Graduate Assistant

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Director of Career Planning & Resources the CP&R Graduate Assistant advances the mission of Career Planning & Resources by supporting career counseling services facilitating career education initiatives and supporting employer engagement efforts that create meaningful connections between Scripps students and the broader professional community.

Career Planning and Resources is seeking to hire two part-time temporary Graduate Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Counseling and Student Engagement

• Collaborate with CP&Rs career education team to develop coordinate and facilitate programming including workshops panels and other student engagement initiatives.

• Administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Strong Interest Inventory and CliftonStrengths.

• Support students and alumnae seeking graduate school and gap year opportunities

• Provide counseling appointments for students and alumnae during drop-in hours and scheduled appointment time slots.

• Assist with tracking assessment and reporting of student engagement and program outcomes data.

• Active support for the Colleges Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

• Represent Scripps Career Planning and Resources during speaking/tabling opportunities including class visits and student organizations.

Employer & Community Engagement

• Collaborates with the Associate Director of Career Planning & Resources to support employer engagement initiatives and expand opportunities for students to connect with employers alumnae families of Scripps and industry professionals.

• Assists the Associate Director with outreach to employers alumnae and families of Scripps to invite participation in career panels networking events career treks and other career exploration opportunities.

• Supports the Associate Director in maintaining employer and volunteer communications preparing outreach materials tracking engagement and providing timely follow-up with external partners

• Helps cultivate positive relationships with employer and community partners by providing timely communication follow-up and support throughout the engagement process.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working with multiple technology platforms.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations of students alumni employers and campus partners.

• Candidate should possess a commitment to womens education and an interest in working in a collaborative and creative environment that empowers students and alums to fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree required and currently enrolled in a graduate program through December 2026 preferably in Education Counseling Higher Education/Student Affairs Psychology or a related field.

Student-facing experience group facilitation experience and clerical or office experience are preferred or any combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

None.

OTHER:

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a temporary status part-time (no more than 16 hours per week) non-benefits-eligible non-exempt position.

This position is expected to end on or before May 15 2027 and may be extended based upon mutual agreement by both parties.

The regular hours for this position will be determined by mutual agreement based on the candidates availability and the needs of the department. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and the schedule will be set within these timeframes. Hours may vary based on the needs of the College or department.

Hourly rate: $21.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty andtraining.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving receiving and analyzing information formulating work plans and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s) or arm(s) for example using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop for example to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs. for example to lift or move office supplies files books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours pay title duties etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees and likewise the College are free to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason with or without notice or cause unless otherwise prohibited by law.