Graduate Assistant - Career Services (Assessment, Mentoring and Technology)

Graduate Assistant - Career Services (Assessment, Mentoring and Technology) 

Department: ​University Career Services​ 

Position Title: ​Graduate Assistant​ 

Supervisor Name & Title: ​​Jocelyn Coalter | Senior Director of Career and Leadership Development​ 

Mansoor Khan | Director of Data Management  

Academic Year: ​2025-2026​ 

Provost Tracking #: ​FY26-SA-26​ 

​Responsibilities: 

​Assessment 

​Create design instruments to assess software usage (i.e., Handshake, Big Interview, uConnect, etc.) along with student and employer programs, including writing the final data analysis outcome. 

​Assist in extensively collecting, analyzing, and reporting graduate destinations/ outcomes data through SurveyMonkey, Excel, and Microsoft Access. 

​Assist in tracking and analyzing data related to technology adoption, engagement levels, and user satisfaction with student engagement software. 

​Produce regular reports and presentations summarizing key insights and outcomes to inform decision-making. 

​Gather user feedback and recommend refinements or enhancements to optimize technology usage. 

Mentoring 

​Assist with implementing the Aspire Mentoring Program, including conducting recruitment events for Aspire mentors/mentees (i.e., tabling, campus outreach events, and information sessions). 

​Attend/conduct check-in sessions, trainings, and events for mentors and mentees. 

​Manage and troubleshoot incoming flags from mentors/mentees and coordinate next steps with program coordinators. 

​​Technology 

​Collaborate with the Career Services team to identify technological needs and opportunities for improvement. 

​Provide training and technical support to staff and students in using new technologies effectively. 

​Evaluate sections of the Career Services website for modification, edits, and updates. 

​Assist Career Services and administrative staff with tasks involving research, data collection and assessment, planning, and development of career programming, facilitating student experiential and career-related needs, and assisting student focus group planning. 

​​Miscellaneous 

​Attend and support weekend events such as Open House, Admitted Student Day, Move-In Weekend, etc. 

​ Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must be enrolled full-time (9+ credits) in an approved academic program (see below). 

Must maintain good academic standing and meet enrollment requirements. 

Must commit to working 20 hours per week as part of the assistantship/fellowship. 

Accepted Academic Programs 

​​Business Administration, Education Leadership, Marketing, Computer Science, Data Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Childhood Education, School Counseling, English and any other relevant programs. ​ 

Primary Responsibilities: 

​​Assist in extensively collecting, analyzing, and reporting graduate destinations/ outcomes data through SurveyMonkey, Excel, and Microsoft Access. 

​Assist with implementing the Aspire Mentoring Program, including conducting recruitment events for Aspire mentors/mentees (i.e., tabling, campus outreach events, and information sessions).​ 

Required Qualifications 

​​Ability to work at least one night a week until 8pm during the fall semester. 

​Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and PowerBI. 

​Excellent computer skills and experience manipulating data from SurveyMonkey to Excel and Access for data analysis and reporting. 

​Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to inclusion. 

​Excellent organizational, time management and independent thinking skills   

​Attention to detail and the ability to think creatively and efficiently while maintaining organization. 

​Ability to multitask and prioritize is a must. 

​Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

 Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in data entry  

Experience with CRM systems  

Leadership & interpersonal communication skills   

Compensation & Benefits 

Tuition Remission: 

$8,750 per semester covering tuition only 

Stipend (Fall through Spring) 

$4000 

This position is offered for one academic year only—Fall 2025 and Spring 2026—provided the student maintains full-time enrollment of at least 9 credits each semester.