JOB DESCRIPTION:  Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for an Institutional Work Study position in the Center for Career and Leadership Development on the Cochran campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps with daily operations of running the office (answering phones, making copies, distributing mail, assisting walk-ins, etc.)
• Communicates professionally on the phone and in-person to resolve or escalate inquiries
• Schedules appointments for the Center for Career and Leadership Development staff
• Provides one-on-one guidance on student-submitted resumes and cover letters
• Answers general questions on interviewing, professional attire, career fair prep, LinkedIn, and job search
• Maintains the Professional Closet, including sorting donations, organizing clothing, and writing receipts
• Handles approval of employers, jobs, and internships on university job board system, Handshake
• Instructs students on taking career assessment tests (Focus2 and ONET Interest Profiler)
• Promotes the Center for Career and Leadership Development at virtual or in-person school events, such as Club Rush, Orientations, Grad Finale, etc.
• Conducts virtual presentations related to our services and Handshake.
• Markets Center for Career and Leadership Development events on campus via hosting information tables around campus or virtually and encouraging attendance
• Maintain spreadsheets and data related to sign-in sheets, number of event attendees, etc.
• Assists the staff and the Director of the Center for Career and Leadership Development with other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have GPA of at least 2.5. Knowledge and skills required by the position include: knowledge of University policies and procedures; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of computers and job-related software programs; and oral and communication skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted until filled.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should complete an online application at:  http://www.mga.edu/human-resources/jobs/student.aspx. Please put the position you are applying for as “Center for Career and Leadership Development- Cochran” so we know which campus you are applying for. Please direct any questions regarding this role to Kenyetta Nesbitt, Cochran Career Advisor at kenyetta.nesbitt@mga.edu.

Background check will be conducted on all candidates