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Student Associate

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu02842P
Home Org Name Office of ProfandCareer Development
Division Name College of Business
Position Title Student Associate
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
The Office of Professional & Career Development is seeking highly motivated and hardworking College of Business undergraduate students for Student Associate positions starting in August 2021. The position works closely with OPCD professional staff and others in the Harbert College of Business to provide assistance to students regarding their career search preparation and other professional development activities. Student Associates will assist office staff in providing these and other services to business students, HCOB faculty, alumni, employers, prospective students, and guests.
Essential Functions
  • Serve as an ambassador of the OPCD by providing first-class customer services to students, employers, and other OPCD guests
  • Responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties to include data entry and gaining in-depth experience with Handshake, Salesforce, Harbert Connects, and the entire Microsoft Office Suite
  • Learn key concepts in writing and reviewing resumes, conducting intern and job searches and providing accurate direction to students who have questions about OPCD services or programming
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of the resources available within the OPCD
  • Assist OPCD staff with set-up, clean-up and operations for all OPCD events to include Career Fair, Workshops, Information Sessions, etc.
  • Provide general office support including, but not limited to, answering the phone, office housekeeping, scheduling appointments and managing calendars, answering questions / providing information to students, conducting group presentations, making in-class announcements, hosting employers, completing assigned tasks and projects, and other assignments on an as-needed basis to make the OPCD run smoothly
Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student.
  • Must currently possess and maintain an Overall & Major GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Currently registered in the College of Business (if selected, maintain status as a College of Business major during the time in position)


Expectations:
  • Commitment to work up to 12 hours per week; some evenings required
  • Commitment to attend weekly meetings and development/training meetings as scheduled; some evenings required
  • Professional dress and demeanor required
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to understand professional boundaries
  • Committed to personally utilizing the services of the OPCD
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Rate $10.00/hour
Work Hours 12
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 09/05/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/40694

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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  2. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?
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