2016-2017 Academic Year Graduate Assistant
Harvard Divinity School - Office of Career Services — Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Career Services Graduate Assistant will gain practical
higher education experience in student advising and program management. A commitment of
two semesters (mid-August to mid-May) is expected and will allow the Graduate Assistant to
participate in, contribute to and experience the full cycle of HDS Career Services activities.
The selected candidate will work closely with HDS students who come from diverse
backgrounds and possess strong analytical, research and writing skills. Many HDS students take
coursework in theology, comparative religion or philosophy while supplementing their education
with coursework throughout the university. HDS students have an affinity for mission-driven
organizations, especially in the fields of: arts/communications; community
development/advocacy; higher education/research; management/consulting; ministry;
public/private secondary education; public policy/law. More information about the Office of
Career Services at HDS can be found here: http://hds.harvard.edu/life-at-hds/career-services
Anticipated duties, responsibilities or projects include:
• Consults with students on job search techniques and tools, resume writing, CV writing and
interview preparation
• Provides support to students, alumni and employers on Hired (the on-line career management
system shared by the Harvard Divinity School and the Harvard Graduate School of Education)
and analyzes monthly reports generated by the Hired system on student, alumni and employer
activity
• Contributes to weekly Career Connections newsletter for HDS students
• Assists in the design, publicity and coordination of fall and spring semester career services
events
• Represents Career Services at a variety of employer events; researches employment
opportunities, internships, and fellowships; educates students on available positions
• Represents Career Services at HDS events, such as Orientation, Theological Education Day and
Spring Open House
• Manages and organizes Career Resource Library, as well as online and paper resources
• Fields general inquiries (email, telephone, and walk-in) for the office and refers as necessary
Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team, set priorities and adjust to
changing situations.
• Interest in working with graduate students.
• Previous work experience in a higher education setting desirable.
• Video filming and editing Skills a plus
Additional Information:
Training on resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation and networking will be
provided with an initial emphasis on walk-in clients. Depending on the candidate’s areas of
interest, opportunities will exist for special projects related to technology, marketing,
communications and program delivery.
This is a 15-17 hour per week position with schedule flexibility. Salary is $16.00/hr. Position
reports to the HDS Director of Career Services.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately. For consideration please
forward a professional resume and letter of interest by email to:
Susan V. Lawler
Director of Career Services
Harvard Divinity School
14 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
slawler@hds.harvard.edu