Student - Peer Associate, Career and Professional Development

Description:

Perform all General Duties and proficiency in one Special Area listed below.   

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 the annual Job Internship and Networking Fair
• 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 

Communications:  Schedule, interview, write internship profiles, and develop videos for the website. Assist in the development of social media content and management of office media accounts. Design and create marketing materials for programs and event; produce TV slides and posters or handouts.  Develop campaigns to increase student attendance at workshops and events.  Develop short videos for the website. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a regular work schedule and abide by CPD Attendance Responsibility policy, notify staff if not able to work regularly scheduled hours
• Uphold confidentiality as outlined in CPD Confidentiality policy
• Be friendly and courteous to all; in person, in email, 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
• Meet deadlines
• Use excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Show close attention to detail, take initiative, follow directions, meet deadlines & be creative

Requirements:

• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Instagram
• Willingness to learn new software 
• Able to utilize a copier 

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice.  Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement

Ursinus is an EEO 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.

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.