Student - Career and Professional Development Peer Associate School Year 2025-26

QUALIFICATIONS

• People oriented – you enjoy helping people both in-person and on the telephone
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills – You love to write & share your ideas
• Ability to show close attention to detail, take initiative, follow directions, meet deadlines & be creative
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, 
• Willingness to learn new software and how to use a copier and scanner

 

GENERAL DUTIES

• Demonstrate and explain the use of Career and Professional Development resources to other students, acting as an ambassador for the office.  Resources include Handshake, Focus, CPD website
• Post jobs and internships in Handshake , research to find missing details
• Active participation in and/or facilitation of Career and Professional Development student workshops and events, including annual fairs
• Office Procedures: Photocopy, handouts, posting flyers, campus errands, answer phones, assist walk-ins, schedule appointments, etc.
• Support unique projects which will include career-related research; provide materials for staff as needed

SPECIAL AREAS 

• Data Analytics: Assist in the collection, reporting, and analysis of career-related content; evaluate and compare large data sets from different sources and create graphics to summarize trends; scrub and uniformly categorize large data sets from different sources and in varying form; utilize simple online searches to fill data gaps; review and update career website content with new, researched information and data.

EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain a regular work schedule and abide by CPD Attendance Responsibility policy
• Notify staff if not able to work regularly scheduled hours
• Must be dependable and have the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be friendly and courteous to all; in person and on the phone
• Exhibit respect and professionalism – Business casual dress encouraged for events
• Generate new ideas and share your opinion
• Attend required training, minimum of one training per semester
• Be self-motivated
• Meet deadlines

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EO/AA employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.