Career Office Assistant
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Job No: 507174
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Successworks
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: University Book Store
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Hospitality, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Federal Work-Study Preferred
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Department Overview:
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What’s SuccessWorks?
SuccessWorks is the center for personal and professional development for College of Letters and Science students located on the third floor of the University Bookstore. We connect students with the advisors, alumni, and employers who can help them explore their interests, try out different occupations, and then land the job or internship of their dreams. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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August 26, 2024 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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10 - 12 |
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Schedule:
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An undergraduate student who is able to make a 10-12 hour a week academic year commitment with a chance to renew the following academic year. Typical hours are between 9 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with some off hours (nights, weekends) for events as available. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$15.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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A passion for providing support to fellow L&S students on their career journey.
An enthusiasm for working with students from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
A commitment to developing and practicing professionalism and customer service skills.
Eagerness to work in a team environment with an ability to quickly build rapport with others and to collaborate with colleagues.
A desire to be effective, creative, solutions-oriented, and to act on opportunities to improve services.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and make decisions independently, with a strong attention to detail.
Proven to be flexible, punctual, and have reliable attendance.
Work study eligibility preferred. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Do I need to be a career expert to apply?
Nope! You need a positive attitude, a desire to learn, and the ability to demonstrate the skills listed in the “Skills/Abilities/Talents” section below. Don’t worry about content knowledge--we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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What will I be doing as a Career Office Assistant?
Serve as a professional representative of SuccessWorks.
Provide front-line coverage at our reception desk by delivering exemplary customer service over email, over the phone, and as a point of contact for in-person visitors (donors, employers, students).
Support students by answering questions, assisting with scheduling of appointments, reviewing resumes, and directing students to appropriate resources.
Develop extensive knowledge of SuccessWorks and broader L&S and campus-wide resources and offices, and make referrals appropriately.
Facilitate donations, check-outs, and organization of the SuccessWorks Career Closet.
Help ensure the office runs smoothly; maintain inventory of supplies, tidy spaces, keep the office area organized.
Represent and assist the SuccessWorks team at various events and programs outside of "normal bussiness hours", engaging with students, alumni, and employers as needed (typically 2-4 times per semester).
What will I get out of this?
$15.00 per hour.
Access to employers and alumni at SuccessWorks events and programs.
Work that will encourage you to develop and enhance the skills and qualities employers value most, such as critical thinking, communication, cultural competence, leadership, collaboration, and adaptability.
Ongoing career and professional development through monthly group training, as well as individual feedback and support from SuccessWorks staff.
Ready to apply?
The deadline to apply is Monday, May 27th. Interviews will be held virtually in later May/early June.
Here’s what you’ll need while completing the application:
An up-to-date resume (you can find resources to help you build or enhance your resume here).
Your tentative fall 2024 class schedule.
Your response to the following question: In 250 words or fewer, please share why you are interested in this position (Tip: think of which of the skills we’ve listed in this job description you have used in past experiences or what you are particularly excited to learn or do. Additionally, if you have used SuccessWorks services before, tell us!)
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Physical Demands:
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N/A
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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