Responsibilities:

• Learn basic counseling techniques and become acclimated to the CDC resources and services
• Participate in comprehensive, on-going training by CDC staff including an orientation to the office, seminars on career-related topics, familiarization with career resources (print and online), role-playing opportunities etc.
• Observe walk-in sessions, workshops, and CDC orientation programs to gain knowledge of individual counseling and group work techniques
• Develop outreach activities to educate students about career development services (presentations, tabling, leafleting for major events etc.)
• Create marketing materials to reach students and promote career services, programs, and events.
•  Participate in planning, arranging, and hosting special career events (Annual Job & Internship Fair, Career Week Panels etc.)
• Perform some administrative duties including answering incoming calls, instructing employers on the use of Purchase JobScore, greeting students and visitors, filing, data entry, copying and other tasks as assigned by CDC staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist CDC staff with scheduled walk-in hours by providing brief career guidance sessions on topics such as job search, resumes, and general orientation to services
• Serve as frontline resource by responding to students questions and concerns with a person-centered, customer service approach
• Co-present career development workshops and orientation sessions with CDC staff
• Continue to implement outreach strategies (developed during the fall internship) to educate students about career services
• Participate in planning, arranging, and hosting special career events (Annual Job & Internship Fair, Career Week Panels etc.)
• Handle additional office responsibilities as needed

Internship Eligibility:

• Have completed at least 30 units of credit prior to the start of their internship experience (i.e. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors).
• Have not already completed 12 credits worth of previous internship credit.
• Are able to commit to 8-10 hours per week (some evening hours may be required).
• Be in good academic standing.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership potential.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Creativity and marketing abilities.
• Out-going, people-orientated, service-minded individual.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher & PowerPoint.
• Comfortable with Internet Search Engines (i.e. Job Search Sites).
• Knowledge of various campus clubs and departments.
• Previous tutoring, mentoring, or customer service experience is helpful, but not required.
• Psychology, anthropology, and sociology students are encouraged to apply.

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