Office of Graduate Career Development Doctoral Graduate Assistantship 22-23
The Office of Graduate Career Development is housed in the MSU Graduate School and affiliated with the Career Services Network. Career Services aims to support graduate and professional students before, during, and after their job search process, with a focus on facilitating their exposure to expanded careers in industry, non-profits, government, entrepreneurship, academic administration, and more. Alongside Career Services, the assistantship will be centered on fostering connections between current graduate and professional students and alumni and employers, offering programs and resources to support professional readiness, and broadening MSU students’ awareness of the value and versatility of their graduate or professional degree in the marketplace. See the Graduate Career Services website for more information: https://grad.msu.edu/phdcareers
Appointment
The graduate assistantship (GA) will be a half-time position (20 hours/week) for the 2022-23 academic year. Start date August 15, 2022. Level and stipend based on previous experience and determined by MSU stipend range, found here.
Job summary
The Office of Graduate Career Development is hiring a doctoral-level GA for the 2022-23 academic year to support career development of graduate and professional students (this role will serve primarily doctoral students, though will also support some other graduate degree seekers as well) through offering one-on-one advising appointments, leading workshops, curating online resources, helping with evaluation and needs assessments, and other duties as assigned. The GA will develop a deep understanding of graduate career paths, share that knowledge with broad audiences, and assist in a developing capacity within the office to support graduate students in pursuing their career goals. In addition, the GA will manage communication for relevant events and resources via social media, newsletters, and other communication strategies. Training in career advising and presenting workshops will be provided, though relevant previous experience is valued.
Position Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of the variety of career pathways available to graduate students
• Advise graduate and professional students on job search fundamentals, including writing application
materials (e.g., resumes/CVs, cover letters, diversity/teaching/research statements), networking (e.g.,
attending job fairs, contacting employers online), and interviewing
• Assist in planning and implementing workshops and other career-related events
• Co-manage office social media accounts, newsletters, and other communication mediums as directed
• Provide general administrative support for the office
• Work closely with other programs, Graduate School staff, and Career Services staff to collaborate, build programs, and enhance capacity for work in these areas
Required qualifications
• Demonstrated interest in graduate/professional student career and professional development
• Currently a student in good standing and pursuing a doctoral (or equivalent) degree at MSU
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds within and outside
academia (in person, over email, and over the phone)
• Understanding of issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education (including at MSU)
• Strong writing skills; an ability to draft email correspondence, newsletter and social media text as needed, and other communications for audiences of graduate and/or professional students and community partners
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Available up to 10-15 hours a week for advising graduate and/or professional students in one-on-one
consultations (both in-person and virtual).
*For the 22-23 year, we anticipate that this position will primarily be in-person, though some virtual work is involved. Candidates must have access to technology that allows them to work remotely as needed