Graduate Assistant-Career Services Intern

Job Description

Graduate Assistant-Career Services Intern | Fayetteville State University

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Fayetteville State University, located in Fayetteville, NC. Fayetteville State University’s Office of Career Services supports students and recent graduates in their career development journey. This role is crucial for assisting with individual student appointments, workshops, employer events, and daily office operations, contributing to student success and career readiness. It offers a valuable opportunity for a graduate student interested in higher education, counseling, human resources, or related fields to gain practical experience.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Fayetteville, NC
• Pay: $16 hourly
• Team: Office of Career Services, reporting to a supervisor
• Mission: Enhance students’ career development by providing comprehensive support and fostering student success.
• Tech Stack: Handshake, LinkedIn, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Student Support: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance with résumés, cover letters, job searches, and basic interview preparation.
• Program Facilitation: Co-facilitate or lead workshops on career topics and assist with planning and logistics for career fairs and employer events.
• Employer Engagement: Coordinate employer information sessions and support employer representatives during their visits to campus.
• Administrative Support: Monitor the career services email, maintain accurate student appointment records, and support data collection for assessment.
• Outreach & Marketing: Create and distribute promotional materials to advertise services and events, and contribute to social media content.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program at Fayetteville State University, with an interest in higher education, counseling, human resources, or related fields.
• Experience: No specific years required; however, previous experience in student services, advising, mentoring, or customer service is preferred.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, discretion in maintaining confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Bonus: Familiarity with career development topics such as résumé writing, interview strategies, and networking, as well as experience using career platforms like Handshake or LinkedIn.