Masters of Human Resources & Student Employment Graduate Assistant

Masters of Human Resources & Student Employment Graduate Assistant

Apply now Job no: 493493 Work type: Student (Graduate Assistant) Location: Orlando, FL, Winter Park, FL Categories: Career & Life Planning Division: Student Affairs

Position Summary:

Graduate Assistants in the Center for Career and Life Planning (CCLP) support the delivery of a broad range of career-related services, programs, and resources for approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and the Hamilton Holt School as well as alumni of each of these programs. Embodying Rollins Gateway—our signature approach to preparing students for global citizenship, responsible leadership, meaningful lives, and productive careers—this role will help students identify, connect, and maximize their interdisciplinary experiences to chart unique career pathways through Rollins and beyond.

This MHR & Student Employment Graduate Assistant will work primarily on on- campus employment and experiential learning initiatives, while also supporting overarching Career and Life Planning programs and career advising after receiving thorough training.

Anticipated Employment Dates: August 14 - May 31, 2024. Additional summer hours starting as early as June 1, 2024, could be available dependent on need and a mutually agreed upon schedule.

The anticipated duties of the MHR & Student Employment Graduate Assistant will include (but are not limited to) the following:

Student Employment Program:

Guide undergraduate and graduate students in exploring and obtaining on- campus jobs that best match individual interests, qualifications, and professional career goals

Support student walk-ins and one-on-one new hire onboarding appointments

Collaborate with and provide assistance to supervisors with their job advertisements, recruitment, and selection needs

Co-manage the student employment request approval processes utilizing Foxlink and Handshake platforms

Draft effective communications to supervisors and student employees regarding program requirements, upcoming events, and relevant career development opportunities

Support event planning and program delivery – student & supervisor professional development training sessions throughout the year, including August supervisor training, Student Employee Appreciation Week, and more

Analyze student performance/learning reviews and supervisor evaluations, compile reports, and provide recommendations

Research and help implement best practices that raise the value of on- campus employment, enhance student and supervisor resources, and improve program management

Master of Human Resources CCLP Liaison:

Serve as a touchpoint for MHR students interested in receiving career support, offering them career advising appointment hours

Conduct a needs assessment with MHR students around their unique career support needs

Consult with the Associate Director of Employer & Alumni Connections to discuss MHR students' unique needs and interests related to job opportunities, with an emphasis on enhancing offerings

Assist in screening potential graduate-level internship opportunities, and promoting them to MHR students

Partner with the CCLP team to promote programming related to career advancement, transitions, and mid-career industry changes to MHR students

CCLP General:

Participate in required ongoing training, including intensive training at the beginning of the semester followed by ongoing shadowing and training sessions

After thorough training, provide career development support through one- on-one career advising appointments and drop-in sessions to assist students and alumni in all stages of career development including major choice, career exploration, internship planning, networking, job search, and graduate school application

Critique resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and personal statements for students and alumni applying for internships, jobs, graduate school admission, and scholarships

Lead outreach presentations and workshops on a variety of career-related topics

Support CCLP career readiness initiatives, event coordination, and management

Support the selection process for mentorship and shadowing programs – serving on search committees and providing insightful feedback on candidates

Approve jobs, internships, and events in Handshake, assist with employer communication, and create new Handshake job and internship postings

Support Gateway programming, strategy, and implementation through cross- departmental collaboration, integration of Gateway language into CCLP programming, and help students identify and articulate their

Gateway experiences

Represent the Center for Career & Life Planning in orientations, tabling events, panels, etc.

Provide front desk support

Additional Position Information:

Supervisor Name and Department: Lauren Slaugenhoup, Assistant Director of Student Employment, Center for Career & Life Planning

Scheduled Hours : The Center for Career & Life Planning is open from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am--5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend assistance may be needed. The graduate assistant will be working 20 hours per week. The final schedule is determined based on availability and department needs. Weeks off: Fall Break (1), Thanksgiving (1 week), Winter Break (4 weeks, 12/13-01/09), Spring Break (1 week).

Work Environment: Office environment requiring sitting for extended periods of time, traveling across campus, and occasions bending/lifting/twisting.

Pay: The hourly pay rate is $15/hr. and there are no benefits associated with this position.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes:

We view our Graduate Assistants as professionals in training with high levels of responsibility. We are committed to their development by offering robust work & learning experiences that allow them to expand their skill set and professional networks. Learning outcomes include:

Broad Competency Development:

Opportunity to shadow professionals in the fields of career counseling and student affairs; practical

experience advising students and alumni on career development issues

Knowledge of current trends in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and personal statements

Experience in event organization, marketing, and communication

Practice in the development and delivery of presentations

Human Resources Competencies:

Recruitment and selection

Training & Development

Employee Relations

Onboarding

Job analysis

Desired Qualifications and Skill Sets:

The Graduate Assistant serving in this position must demonstrate a strong work ethic, a high degree of dependability and personal accountability, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Additional skills and aptitudes include:

Interest in helping/serving others

Proficient in written/oral communication, including presentations

Understanding of and familiarity with social media marketing and event promotion

Experience in event organization

Comfortable with using and learning new technology

Sound knowledge of basic research and assessment skills

Strong project management & organizational skills

Ability to take initiative and follow detailed instructions, asking questions as needed

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Service excellence focus with a commitment to meeting the unique needs of our diverse community of students, alumni, and partners

Preference is given to students willing to work 4 days/week, 5 hours/day

Education Requirement:

Candidates interested in this role must be actively enrolled or incoming Rollins Master of Human Resources graduate students. Pending the hiring offer, new student employees (who have not worked at the college within the last two years) will need to complete new hire documents. See New Hire Paperwork tab for additional information.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

Cover letter

Resume

Fall semester class schedule and availability

Screening of applications will begin immediately and all applications must be submitted by June 16, 2023.

Our Service Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under- represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Advertised: 28 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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