Leadership in Student Affairs Program
University of St. Thomas
Graduate Assistantship or Internship Position
Position Title: Career Development Graduate Intern
□ Graduate Assistant* □ Paid Internship* X Unpaid Internship* □ Special Project*
Institution Description: Gustavus Adolphus College is a highly selective, private, coeducational,
residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Founded in 1862, it has valued its Lutheran and Swedish heritages throughout its history. The
college is guided by five core values: community, excellence, faith, justice, and service.
Department Description: Career Development provides information, opportunity, and support to
increase clarity, confidence and connections for careers and callings. Our vision is that every
graduate graduates with a next step on their career journey and that they have experience coupled
to their academics.
Position Description
Job responsibilities:
1.
Coaching students on job search processes.
2.
Coaching students on résumé and cover letter construction.
3.
Coaching students on on-line/social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.).
4.
Coaching students on preparation for career events (networking, job fairs).
5.
Coaching students on preparing for interviews.
6.
Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback.
7.
Making large and small group presentations on career development topics.
8.
Providing individual in person and email coaching/support of students.
9.
Providing career event management (logistics, promotions, hosting).
10.
Experiencing daily operations of career development services.
11.
Gaining knowledge and experience researching career development trends/issues and
with assessment and reporting
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in a graduate level program related to Career Development and possess:
 Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
 Must possess counseling or advising skills.
 Ability to represent office in a professional manner to a wide variety of audiences.
 Demonstrated initiative and flexibility with good time management skills.
 Able to work independently and on group projects.
 Able to effectively utilize resources and be creative.
 Good public speaking skills.
 Ability to effectively use technology including: webpages, websearches, social media, and
others.
Start Date: August 2016
Length of Appointments: prefer academic year
Supervisor info: Cynthia Favre, Director Career Development, Gustavus, cfavre@gustavus.edu
Leadership in Student Affairs Program
University of St. Thomas
Graduate Assistantship or Internship Position
Compensation/remuneration
Salary: unpaid
Benefits: free parking, support to attend career development related in state meetings and
conferences
Application Process
Materials needed:
Submit résumé, cover letter (specifically stating your interest in career development at a small
liberal arts college) and three professional references to Cynthia Favre, Director of Career
Development, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082 or email
cfavre@gustavus.edu by March 6, 2016.
Contact Information:
Name
Cynthia Favre
Address
Gustavus Career Development, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone
507-933-7575
E-mail
cfavre@gustavus.edu
Fax
507-933-6526
Opportunity open immediately
X yes
□ no
Participating in the February LSA Visit Day 2016
□ yes
X no
Interviewing later in spring/summer 2016
X yes
□ no
* GA pays a minimum of $10,000 to cover majority of student’s tuition
* Paid internship provides a stipend from $50 – $9,999
* Unpaid internship provides a valuable work experience in a student affairs or student services
department/office
*A special project is different in that the time and length of the experience is determined by the needs and
completion of the project. Please denote if paid or unpaid experience in compensation section.