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Career Assistant (CA)Front Desk Career Center Work Study

Union College


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 9 - 9
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study please contact the Financial Aid office at .

Career assistants will staff the front desk at the Career Center; greeting and assisting students alumni employers faculty and staff.

Department: Becker Career Center

Location: Becker Career Center

Supervisor: Kelly McFarlane

Work available: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm & special events

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 3

Expectations

All Career Assistants are expected to:

  • Greet and assist students alumni employers faculty and staff at the front desk
  • Assist phone callers by answering questions providing information and transferring calls
  • Check in students and alumni notify Advisor and monitor flow of appointments
  • Educate students on Handshake Platform: Setting up profile scheduling appointments job/internship search basics events calendar.
  • Gain knowledge of and assist students and alumni utilizing online and print resources in the Career Library
  • Participate in and promote Career and Employer Relations programs resources services and events
  • Utilize office tools including Handshake Google Calendar and Nexus
  • Replenish and restock supplies and help maintain building operations
  • Keep front desk area cleaned and organized and assist in opening/closing procedures
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Telephone and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Knowledge of Google Calendar and Handshake
  • Reliability flexibility ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Detail oriented with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude

Location: Schenectady NY

E-Verify Participation:Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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