Graduate Assistant in the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a Graduate Assistant- in the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement for the 2022-2023 term, with a potential renewal for 2023-2024.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement and other areas of Student Life
• Organize and update marketing to promote services, opportunities, and events through social media, and digital and print materials
• Facilitate monthly Alumni Spotlight campaign in collaboration with Alumni and University Relations departments
• Coordinate student recruitment, placement, and oversite for the Off-Campus Work Study Program; and identify Dubuque-area non-profit organizational sites
• Assist in individual and group Resume and Cover Letter critiques and workshops and support the Mock Interview program
• Utilize Student Success software to assist with tracking and data collection of co-curricular activities and job/internship opportunities for students/alumni
• Assist in evaluating programming to ensure that it is equitable and inclusive of the UD community
• Assist with general office support including maintenance of the Success Shop
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required and the position is conditional based on acceptance into University of Dubuque Masters’ program
• Proficient computer skills (Excel spreadsheet, Outlook, Data entry technology, PowerPoint, Word, Internet, Search engines, and social media)
• Flexibility with schedule as need arises (ex. evening or weekend commitments)
• Utilize excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to work with a variety of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community professionals
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects at a given time

All graduate tuition is waived for the student for the term in which they serve as a GA.  In return for a waiver of tuition, the assistantship recipient agrees to provide service to the University equivalent to twenty (20) hours per week.

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Graduate Assistant- in the Office of Vocation, Career Services, and Community Engagement position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed.  AA/EEO