GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Graduate Assistant position is a rotational position, that allows the graduate assistant to engage with all aspects of the Center for Career Development. The graduate assistant will spend roughly 1/3 of their time with the Director, 1/3 with the Associate Director, and 1/3 with the Career Coordinator.  In addition to the rotational component, the graduate assistant will help with social media and various special projects within the Career Center. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain a social media presence for the Center for Career Development.
• Shadow and assist members of the Center for Career Development and assist with special projects.
• Assist in planning programs and events such as workshops, career fairs, alumni talks, and networking events.
• Develop promotional materials and marketing for Career Development programs, resources, and events.
• Help revise and enhance existing career development resources and create new ones, such as student newsletters, weekly announcements, industry-oriented guides, and student career profiles and interviews.
• Assist in development of The Center for Career Development website.
• Other duties and projects as needed and based on graduate assistant interest.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

•  A strong desire to learn about all elements of career development including counseling, programming, and employer relations.
• Independence and flexibility. We are a small team, and this will require graduate assistants to take initiative and be open to taking on a variety of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and employers representing various disciplines and industries.
• Interest in working with students studying architecture, art, and engineering.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree and an interest in career development, higher education, and student development.
• Enrollment in a graduate program in the New York City metro area is required.
• Experience and/or interest with engineering, architecture, and the arts industries is a plus

COMPENSATION AND HOURS:

• This Graduate Assistant position works 15 hours per week August 15, 2022 – December 23, 2022, and January 9, 2023 – May 12, 2023.
• The hourly rate is $25 per hour ($6750 for the fall term; $6750 for the spring term; total stipend of $13,500).
• Work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual.
• Exact hours and schedule to be determined based on Graduate Assistant’s availability and Cooper Union’s needs.

This is a non-union position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.