The Career & Professional Development Center is seeking a self-motivated graduate student to work as the Recruitment Graduate Assistant beginning Fall 2021. Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in at least two graduate-level courses each semester/term.  

Maintain the Employer Database: Enter new company profiles and job postings, delete and add new company contacts. Send targeted e-mails to students/alumni regarding job opportunities. Research and approve/deny new employers requesting access to Handshake (career services platform).

Employer Development: Assist with researching and developing new employer leads. Responsibilities may include: contacting employers to obtain the proper Human Resources and/or alumni contact information; researching company websites and navigating through their career pages to find current job openings, majors recruited and general company information. Recording employer development organization visit notes. Assist with entering organization visit notes into the appropriate databases. Review and approve jobs requested on Handshake. Notify the proper Career Coach of company visits and majors recruited etc.

On-Campus/Virtual Recruitment: Assist the Employer Relations Coordinator with promoting employer on-campus and virtual recruiting events. Responsibilities will include: sending out targeted emails to students/alumni, social media updates, creating campus flyers, developing university radio and newspaper advertisements, and coordinating all website updates and any other marketing outreach. Assist with coordination of employer visits (facilities requests and room reservations).  

Drop-Ins, Practice Interviews, Resume Reviews, LinkedIn Reviews and Career Advantage Activities Approvals: Assist with drop-ins and Career Advantage check-ups, resume reviews, practice interviews, and teach students how to use Handshake. Review LinkedIn profiles related to requests to join the Cal U Career Network; approve or provide feedback. Approve or provide feedback for student resumes uploaded on Handshake. 

 

Assist with General Office Duties, Programs and Events:  Provide office support as needed. Assist with special events and activities, including job fairs and other office services (e.g. front desk coverage, mail, walk-ins, etc.) as necessary.

Our office is a fast-paced environment that works with all University stakeholders including employers; the ability to provide excellent customer service is essential. To be successful in our office, applicants must have: excellent communication skills, the desire to step outside of your comfort zone and learn multiple tasks, problem solve/think critically, manage time/projects, and ability to work independently. Professionalism such as proper email and phone etiquette, confidentiality, being accountable and reliable are required. If you are hoping to gain and enhance your skills, please apply. Those with computer skills such as Excel, Access and Adobe Suite are encouraged to apply.

 

Please submit your resume to Krissie Doppelheuer - doppelheuer@calu.edu