Student Employee - W..S.E Coach

Responsibilities

• Aid students in creating polished and professional application materials and have career conversations during the Walk-In Studio Experience (W.I.S.E Hours) that includes resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation and coaching, Linked In and Handshake assistance, life design exploration, and job and internship search
• Welcome and communicate with all in-person and telephone constituents (staff, faculty, alumni, current students, employers, and administration) at the front desk of the center.
• Approve jobs and employers on Handshake.
• Manage WISE check-in and appointments using the Handshake database.
• Manage the main careers email account.
• Promote the Career and Life Design Center by attending and working semesterly events.
• Create awareness of the services available via faculty and student organization presentations and promoting the Career and Life Design Center.
• Assist with Graduate Follow-Up (GFS) calling in the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Help UCM students get connected, integrated, and engaged with their career readiness.

• Peer support to the UNIV 3000:
  Career Readiness Course through preparation, integration of activities, and engagement/support for the students in the classroom.
• Peer support to the UNIV 3100:
  Life Design through preparation, integration of activities, and engagement/support for the students in the classroom.
• Peer support to the UNIV 1400:
  University Foundations through preparation, integration of activities, and engagement/support for the students in the classroom.
• Co-host the The Mule Mindset podcast by editing, creating content and promoting through the Career & Life Design Center Instagram.
• Lead or assist with the spring semester THRIVE Career Readiness Workshops.
• Assist with budget tasks.
• Participate in various office committees and campus partnerships.
• Assist with the creation of curriculum materials including marketing, slides, etc.

• Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Basic editing and punctuation skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with the Google platform: calendar, email, etc.
• Critical and analytical skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Research experience, excellent computer skills, eye for detail, self-motivated.
• Ability to make connections in both interpersonal settings and online spaces.
• Team-oriented.
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn about new technology (Handshake, Canva, Slate, Linked In).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project and time management.

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 8–10 hours total.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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