Loyola Career Ambassador (2022-2023 Academic Year) - Work Study (Preferred) OR Direct Hire

Why become a Loyola Career Ambassador (LCA)?

• Receiving training in resumes, cover letters, job/internship search, presentation skills, customer service, professional email and phone, and administrative and technical tasks including Handshake, Excel, and Outlook.
• Help your peers in the early stages of their career development, including resume review
• Develop relationships with fellow LCAs, professional Career Advisors, employers, graduate students, and alumni
• Ongoing professional development including interests, personality, and strengths assessments with professional career advisors and counselors, networking, informational interviewing, providing constructive feedback, learning to articulate skills and strengths

Responsibilities

Customer Service 

• Greet Career Center visitors and answer phones to direct them to the appropriate team or professional staff member 
• In-the-moment Internet search or inquiry with fellow team members to provide answers and resources for students 
• Maintaining professional and approachable verbal and nonverbal language while managing the welcome area 

Peer Appointments and Presentations 

• Assist fellow students with resume and cover letter reviews, navigating Handshake, Career Center resources and career-related inquiries 
• Mentor peers through their career development process 
• Facilitate conversations through various settings (Pop-Ups, Classrooms, Etc.) to normalize career process and help students establish their own goals, identify next steps, and to help them understand resources 
• Facilitate classroom and residence hall presentations 

General Support for Career Center Operations

• Engage with team of fellow LCAs to develop skills and collaborate on team projects as assigned 
• Trained to work with the diverse student population that includes undergraduate students, and graduate students 
• Receive ongoing training in the following: Providing constructive feedback to peers, learning to articulate skills and strengths, writing professionally, including resumes, cover letters, and other professional correspondence 
• Help keep office, lounge, and general area organized and clean 
• Running errands (i.e. dropping off or obtaining documents or items from other offices across campus etc.) 
• Working in “Teams” website to receive and file documents 

Qualifications:

• No previous experience is necessary and all majors are encouraged to apply 
• All class years eligible to apply. Preference given to first-years, sophomores, and juniors.
• Current undergraduate student 
• Available to work 6-8 hours per week 
• Ability to commit to at least 2 semesters (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023). Exceptions can be made if available for pre-fall training.  
• Ability to commit to pre-fall training (8/30/22-9/2/22) 
• Must be able to attend all team meetings/training and major events (some nights and weekends) 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Desire to help others with career-related needs 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills 
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and unpredictable environment 
• Prior experience in retail, food service, or other jobs utilizing customer service skills is a plus! 

Application Process 

• To apply, submit your resume on this Handshake posting and complete this application form no later than March 18.
• Interviews will take place in April.
• LCAs will move in early, between August 27-29.
• Start date is August 30 for training