Graduate Peer Mentor for the Career Center

The Graduate Peer Mentor for the Career Center  will assist with support for the Career Center staff as well as a secondary manager to the undergraduate workers. This is a paid position. This position requires a commitment of 10-12 hours per week for the full academic year (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022). 

General Responsibilities:

• Support the welcome/triage for the Career and International Centers  
• Answer phone calls and distribute messages to the appropriate party 
• Facilitate student appointment requests and walk-ins
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff inquiring about CIC services 
• Attend monthly meetings with undergraduate workers 
• Other duties as assigned

Graduate Responsibilities:

• Meet with students to revise  resumes and cover letters 
• Assist with both Pre-Fair and Career Fair week
• Liaise with the CU marketing team to promote events at the University level
• Assist in marketing and advertising employer events and initiatives (e.g. social media, email, and web)
• Assist with employer outreach and retention 
• Hold mentor sessions with students to explore career paths and opportunities 
• Create and execute educational career workshops for the student body

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Be currently enrolled in a Clarkson University graduate program 
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive 
• Have knowledge of on-campus resources 
• Have strong written and oral communication skills 
• Knowledge of MS Office, Google applications, etc.
• Committed to encouraging diversity and fostering an inclusive environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have participated in a professional experience (mentorship, internship, co-op, etc.) 
• Eligible to become a University Approved Driver (transportation support for international students)

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