Job Title: Career Services Paraprofessional (CSP)
Description: The CSPs are hourly-paid student leaders, equipped to represent The Career Center (TCC) by supporting the student population in achieving their career readiness goals. CSPs work on a team with ~15 student paraprofessionals, one graduate assistant, and the Assistant Director for Career Education and Outreach. The 2023-2024 hourly pay rate will be $14 / per hour. CSPs complete the following activities in their role:
· Facilitate one-on-one in-person and virtual services including resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews
· Present a variety of career related presentations
-TCC Workshops to student organizations, and at the TCC center
· Availability for evening engagements (5pm-6pm)
· Be knowledgeable about The Career Center’s services
· Promote TCC at various university events
Commitment to Career Readiness
The Career Center is committed to the career readiness of Illinois students. As a CSP, your responsibilities and duties will support your development of career readiness competencies needed for a successful transition into the workplace. Visit www.careerservices.illinois.edu for more details.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Written & Oral Communications Skills
Conduct resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews for University of Illinois students
Facilitate customized career related workshops for the entire campus
Communicate appropriately in writing and in-person with students, faculty and professional staff
Teamwork & Collaboration
· Collaborate with ~15 CSPs to ensure scheduled requests are fulfilled
· Attend and contribute during mandatory staff meetings every other week on Mondays from 5-6pm
Participate in projects and initiatives that support The Career Center’s mission, values and goals
Global & Intercultural Fluency
· Engage in opportunities to increase and support cultural awareness and inclusivity
Digital Information Technology
Utilize specific software (Moodle, ScheduleQ, & Microsoft Teams) programs to perform in-person/virtual services and to participate in group communication and messaging
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Recommend practical resources and referrals to career related questions and specific needs of Illinois students
Leadership & Career Management
Promote and refer The Career Center services and resources at university engagements
Possess desire to further develop personal growth and career readiness skills
Professionalism & Work Ethic
· Build rapport with stakeholders and provide excellent service delivery
Maintain a minimum of 6 hours per week (minimum of 3 hours in-person and 3 hours for online document reviews (8 hours maximum are permitted each week—discuss with direct supervisor)
Time Commitments:
· In-person reviews are Monday-Friday 2:00-4:30pm (CSPs must be available and have flexibility within this timeframe to give 3 hours minimum/per week)
· Online document reviews are flexible and completed Monday-Friday 11am-5pm (Minimum of 3 hours per week required)
· Applicant must be able to attend staff meetings every other Monday from 5:00-6:00 pm, if hired
Attend two days of paid training sessions in the Fall and Spring semesters
Qualifications:
· Currently enrolled undergraduate student
· Enrolled consecutively & full-time for the upcoming Fall and Spring semester at UIUC
· Ability to work a minimum of 6 hours per week: In-person (3 minimum) & online (3 minimum)
· Available to attend biweekly staff meetings, every other Monday from 5:00-6:00 pm, if hired
· Willing and available to host campus workshops between Monday-Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm (Individual CSPs present 2-3 times per semester)
· Available to attend paid, staff training sessions, if hired
To be considered, you must also meet the following requirements of the University:
· Domestic students: must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters during the 2023-2024 academic year
· International students: must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters during the 2023-2024 academic year
How to Apply:
The Career Center is committed to hiring a diverse staff to reflect the unique interests of all persons at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Application Timeline:
· The CSP Spring 2024 interviews will be conducted from Nov. 13th - Nov. 15th, the Assistant Director for Career Education, Zella Walden, will contact you about the status of your application and invite you to an interview the week of Nov. 10th.
· Only Finalist Candidates will be invited to a mutually available 20 minutes interview slot during this timeframe.
Contact Information:
Please email questions, comments, or concerns to Zella Walden at Zwalden2@illinois.edu
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