Career Development - Graduate Assistant

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate student for the position of Career Development Graduate Intern: Higher Education Counseling. Under the supervision of an experienced Career Counselor with an earned Master's Degree in Higher Education Counseling, this internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in career counseling and professional development coaching. The intern will assist the Academic Advising and Career Development (AACD) staff in delivering career services to students, while also providing administrative support and contributing to various career development programs and activities at the College.

Specific responsibilities:

• Career Counseling Sessions: Conduct supervised and independent one-on-one career counseling sessions, offering guidance on resume writing, cover letter crafting, job and internship searches, graduate school prep, and drop-in hours. Maintain accurate record keeping of student appointment notes.

• Front Desk Management: Greet students, schedule appointments, answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and ensure a positive and welcoming atmosphere at the Academic Advising and Career Center (AACD). 

• Document Reviews: Provide constructive feedback on resumes, CVs, cover letters, and personal statements through document reviews on Handshake.

• Career Counseling Shadowing: Observe and participate in career counseling appointments focusing on career exploration and assessments, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Strong Interest Inventory.

• Workshops and Events: Assist in the planning and delivery of career development workshops on topics such as resume building, job search strategies, graduate school preparation, and more. Assist in event promotion and management for any large office events.

• Promotional Materials: Create, review, and edit promotional content for career events and initiatives, including materials for social media and other communication channels.

• Team Collaboration: Attend AACD meetings and participate in career development staff meetings to contribute ideas and learn about new initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in a higher education counseling graduate program or a related masters-level counseling program.

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Valid Driver’s License required

• Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

• An interest in working within higher education career services.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students and colleagues.

• Ability to interact politely and resolve customer service issues.

• Ability to multitask, meet specific deadlines, show initiative, and prioritize tasks and assignments.

• Knowledge of computer programs (Google Workspace) and ability to learn new programs as needed.

• Skilled at setting a good example for others. 

• Skilled at organizing events, programs, and projects, and seeing them through to completion.

• Skilled at making presentations to small and large (5-100) groups of people.

• Dedicated to working in a mission-driven environment, with a profound respect for and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Catholicism, Norbertine values, and the liberal arts.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Application instructions:

Applications received by Friday, June 20 will be ensured full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities