Summer AAC Academic And Career Advising Graduate Assistant

Posting Number Stu263P Working Title Summer AAC Academic and Career Advising Graduate Assistant FLSA Student Pay Level G Advertised Pay Rate $13.00 Position Status Regular Student Employment Department Student Emp Teaching, Learning & Instructional Resources Job Summary/Basic Function

The AAC Academic and Career Advising Assistant supports the mission of the AAC. The AAC Academic and Career Advising Assistant will assist/report directly to the AAC Academic and Career Advisor and the Assistant Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning.

This position will also assist and work collaboratively with the AAC Academic Advisor and AAC Graduate Assistants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: helping students with career decision planning, resume and interview development, job search strategies, and career interest assessments; assisting with administration of the CLEP exam; meeting with students (both walk-ins and appointments) for academic and career advising; communicating with students via phone and email; developing and disseminating promotional materials for the AAC; developing, implementing, and promoting programs throughout the year to promote the AAC and/or campus offices or programs; and assisting with Advisement & Registration activities.

Other responsibilities may include maintaining the AAC and/or Career Advising website and social media activities, designing promotional materials, presenting to classes and other campus groups, assisting with planning/implementation of career fairs, participating in campus committees, and assisting with programming and other activities in support of the Center for Teaching and Learning.

The AAC Academic and Career Assistant will maintain confidentiality at all times and in compliance with FERPA regulations. The AAC Academic and Career Assistant will maintain accurate and confidential student files or records when appropriate and will participate in assessment activities to monitor the effectiveness of the AAC and AAC programming.

Responsibilities:

• 60% assisting students in the Advising Assistance Center with academic and career-related issues. This includes staffing the AAC, communicating with students as they contact the AAC, providing excellent customer service and referrals to students seeking assistance, disseminating/evaluating surveys, and updating/maintaining website and social media activities promoting the AAC.
• 20% creating and implementing programming to assist students with academic and career-related needs. This includes programming in partnership with faculty advisors, Academic Support, Student Success, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Residence Life, and other campus offices. This programming includes participation in Advisement & Registration and career and academic workshops, as well as developing and presenting academic and/or career-related presentations to classes as assigned.
• 20% office support and other duties as assigned. This includes administration of CLEP exams, answering phones and responding to emails, filing and maintaining records, making copies, attending meetings and participating in committees, and other duties as assigned by the Academic and Career Advisor and the Assistant Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Enrolled at least part-time at Shepherd University

Preferred Qualifications

A successful candidate will possess a customer-service focus and a high degree of professionalism. Candidates should be highly skilled in both verbal and written communication. Experience in counseling, career development, academic advising, public relations, programming, graphic design, and web design are preferred.

Posting Date 04/29/2024 Close Date 08/19/2024 Special Instructions Summary