MBA Peer Consultant- Kogod Career Development (Student)
- Employer
- American University
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 20, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Career Services, Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Part time
Job Description:
Summary:
Career Development in the Kogod School of Business at American University provides career support to undergraduate and graduate business students. MBA Consultants are pivotal in representing the office to students, employers, prospective students, faculty members, and staff, as well as providing important communication regarding events and professionalism to peers. MBA Consultants will support students with resume and cover letter reviews and help educate classmates on the resources available to them through our office. These positions are paid, and hiring preference is given to students who have strong professional experience in addition to experience developing and growing a social media presence. Be at the heart of career support, and interact with students, staff, faculty, and employers. Develop valuable professional and communication skills. Become a master of networking and build your professional network.
Responsibilities :
1.) Student Appointments
- Meet with master’s and MBA students during scheduled
appointments and drop-in hours to provide feedback on
resumes, cover letters, and other career-related documents,
etc.
- Conduct student appointments, and drop-in hours and record
information in the Kogod Talent Network.
- Assist students with scheduling appointments with the Career
Coaches and Peer Consultants
- Develop MBA and master’s specific social media content and post
in relevant networks.
- Further Career Development communication with course faculty
regarding upcoming events and services by requesting time to make
announcements in class.
- Advertise Kogod Talent Network among MBA peers and to fellow
graduate students.
- Commit to preserving confidential information on students,
employers, faculty, and staff while working in Career
Development
- Handling the office's front desk phone and general email
account, answering, and directing calls and general emails from
employers, students, and prospective students, including answering
general questions callers and visitors have about the Office of
Career Engagement and Kogod.
- Providing a high level of customer service to all visitors
(students, employers, faculty, and staff).
- Becoming knowledgeable with Kogod Talent Network and providing
troubleshooting support for employers and students with technical
issues.
- Perform general office administrative duties, such as data
entry, faxing, copying, stocking shared space, etc.
- 5 hours per week (with occasional evenings and weekends if
needed).
- Position Start: January 2025 (Winter/Spring) and August 26th
2025 (Fall)
- $18.50 per hour.
- First-year and second-year MBA students.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to include being
professionally savvy and navigating employment conversations.
- Exceptional written communication skills including
editing/reviewing documents and providing feedback to peers.
- Applicants should possess a strong interest in developing
knowledge of career-related topics.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to
detail.
- Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as
part of a team.
- Maturity and an elevated level of professionalism, especially
as it relates to peer feedback, social media campaigns, and
interacting with employers, faculty, and staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
- Project management experience a plus.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume and cover
letter to their applications.
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
- Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional
information about American University employment and
benefits.
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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