About the role#
The Career Development department at Concordia University-Wisconsin is looking for a Graduate Assistant to support career integration for the 2026/2027 academic year. This part-time, on-site role focuses on assisting students with vocational development, job search strategies, and career readiness. You will work as a member of the Career Services team to manage administrative tasks and special projects that support student success.
What you'll do#
- Orchestrate a network of career champions, alumni mentors, faculty collaborators, and employer partners.
- Support the development of career readiness curriculum for workshops, online modules, and embedded courses.
- Guide students in career decision-making and provide expertise on resumes, CVs, and interview skills.
- Assess student needs and refer them to appropriate campus resources when necessary.
- Document student interactions using Navigate to maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with faculty to connect students with experiential learning and integrate career readiness into coursework.
- Co-supervise student employees and provide training on office tasks.
- Maintain career platforms such as Handshake and Focus2.
- Provide logistical support for career events, including job fairs and workshops.
- Collect and analyze data regarding student retention and career outcomes.
- Provide customer service to students, families, and employers.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program at Concordia University Wisconsin.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport with students and maintain confidentiality.
- A professional, approachable, and detail-oriented demeanor.
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
- Support for the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the LCMS.
Location & details#
- Location: Mequon, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling throughout the academic year.
About Concordia University-Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin is a higher education institution founded in 1881. It operates a main campus on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mequon and manages 10 additional learning centers. The university serves over 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students through more than 70 undergraduate majors and various doctoral programs. It maintains an affiliation with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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