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Student Employment iQ Career Development Graduate Assistant- Programming & Events AY 2627


Job Location:

Hamden, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Career Development Graduate Assistant Programming & Events
Department:Office of Career Development & Experiential Learning
Student Employment Type:Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities:

Career-Oriented Advising

  • Support undergraduate students and alumni in developing career readiness skills through individual advising and coaching.
  • Review and provide feedback on résumés cover letters and other application materials.
  • Assist students with job and internship search strategies.
  • Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback on interview performance.
  • Teach networking strategies and professional communication practices.
  • Guide students in identifying experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals.
  • Support drop-in advising hours and scheduled appointments.

Career Lab Operations Support

  • Contribute to the daily operations and overall student experience within the Career & Experiential Learning Lab.
  • Greet and assist walk-in visitors in a welcoming and professional manner.
  • Respond to student and alumni inquiries via email phone or in-person.
  • Support the coordination and execution of career workshops employer visits career fairs and campus events.
  • Maintain an organized and student-friendly workspace within the Career Lab.
  • Assist with the development of career resources and educational materials.
  • Support data collection initiatives such as the First Destination Survey and program assessment efforts.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to support student engagement initiatives.

Programming & Events

  • Assist in the planning and execution of workshops employer programs and networking events.
  • Coordinate event logistics including scheduling materials preparation and communication with campus partners.
  • Support the development of presentations related to career readiness topics.
Qualifications:
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook
Hours of Position:Up to 15 hours per week during the academic year. Candidates must be available during daytime hours. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support programming and events.
Required Documents for Application:Resume
Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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