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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Student Career Advocate
General Description
Student Career Advocates (SCA’s) assist in the daily operations of the Center for Career & Professional Development. SCA’s connect with fellow students to help them grow professionally. SCA’s lead presentations, meet with students, edit documents such as resumes and cover letters, interact with employers looking to hire SFA students and more.
Job Duties
Provides office assistance to the department by completing routine clerical duties and responsibilities
Corresponds to various internal and external inquires by managing emails, multiple-line phone system, and in-person requests.
Provide clear and effective customer service and communication with a variety of audiences
Assists in the preparation, marketing and implementation of departmental programs and activities including special events, workshops, resource tables, presentations, Career Closet, and other activities as needed
Receive training on and complete professional document critiques and edits through online submissions and in-person appointments
Manage Handshake, an online career platform, for student, employer and departmental accounts
Help coordinate, prepare and execute career fairs
Lead presentations on student professional development
Work in a team environment to accomplish departmental goals and expectations
Complete required trainings as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Mature, trustworthy, responsible, motivated, cheerful and dependable worker
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public
Ability to understand and follow procedures and directions
Can work independently and collectively
Desire to take initiative and accomplish goals and expectations
Manage multiple tasks, problem solve, be flexible and learn quickly
Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files
Knowledge of professional telephone and email etiquette
Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software
Strong communication and listening skills
Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be in good standing with the university
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong customer service attitude and experience
Presentation or teaching experience
Desire to help others
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2024-051
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 02/29/2024
Review Start Date 03/18/2024
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule Position will typically work hours between 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday averaging a total of 20 hours/week. Special events may require additional work hours.
Min Pay Rate $7.25/hr
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Include a Resume, Cover Letter and list of References in your application.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11273
Department Information
Department Center for Career & Professional Development
Contact Name April Place
Contact Phone 936-468-3305
Contact Email april.place@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
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