Career Assistant (CA)/Front Desk Career Center Work Study
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SchenectadyInternPart-time
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The job in short
Front desk work study at career center.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location as listed
- Union College, Schenectady, NY
- Role
- Receptionist / Front Desk
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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 [email protected].
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).
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