University Career Center - The Graduate School

UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER FOR
ACCEPTING APPLICANTS STARTING FALL 2015/SPRING 2016
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
The University Career Center (UCC) is in need of a Master’s Graduate Assistant to support the College of
Business Communication 3160 course. The student will be responsible for mock interview services, classroom
teaching as it relates to career development services and grade administration for the mock interview process.
The UCC strives to provide a comprehensive approach to career preparation by providing all UNC Charlotte
students with opportunities to make informed career decisions through career exploration resources,
experiential learning opportunities and job search processes. The GA will report to and support the Assistant
Director, Business Career Advisor with job functions that include:
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Assisting the Business Career Advisor with Communication 3160 faculty requests for resume
development, interviewing skills preparation, job search strategies via technology workshops and
lessons, interviewing and mock interview services including but not limited to facilitating individual and
group/panel mock interviews for over 1100 students in the Fall/Spring semesters, and presentations of
our UCC resources.
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Accountability for delivering verbal and written feedback to each individual student on the mock
interview process and administering grade recommendation for the mock interview assignment for
students in the Business Communication 3160 sections.
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Aiding with the management of outreach and faculty requests and office drop-in hours.
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Assisting with UCC career events and programs (i.e. Career Expos, Mock Interview Day, etc.) and other
staff member requests as needed.
REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking master’s level Communications and Business students, and who have an
interest in career development and working with our college population. Excellent presentation and facilitation
skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective writing skills, and a willingness to learn are critical
to quality for this position. The ideal candidate must also have impeccable organizational skills and attention to
detail. Computer skills that are needed include word processing, composing spreadsheets, and exposure to
Microsoft Outlook. Must possess the ability to work independently and see projects through to completion. The
position duration is August 2015 through May 2016, with the GA working 20 hours per week. Extension to a
full-year assistantship is possible for the 2016-17 school year as well based on work performance.
TO APPLY: Interested applicants should prepare a professional cover letter and resume and send them to the
attention of Brandi Ledermann, Business Career Advisor, at [email protected]. Preference will be given to
applications received by April 25, 2015.
University Career Center for Work, Service, and Internships
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd., 150 Atkins Bldg.
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
(704) 687-0795
www.career.uncc.edu