Career Path Intern

Department: Career Marketplace

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Director

Recruitment Type: Internal

Requisition ID: req6751

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Based on Department needs

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description: Career Peers serve as a student-to-student resource for fellow Tri-C students in individual advising sessions, workshops, drop-in hours, etc. With other Office of Career Marketplace responsibilities, this is a great opportunity for students who want to develop skills in active listening, verbal and non-verbal communication, building relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, empathy and compassion, patience and resilience, self-awareness, public speaking, collaboration, professional writing, organization and client engagement, while also serving as a resource for their peers, and building their own professional development skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide 1:1 conversations available to fellow students during the day and evening hours
• Assist staff and employers at career fairs and events
• Help with set-up/tear-down and facilitation of tabling events
• Facilitate workshops focused on various career education topics
• Serve as a liaison to students at all Tri-C campuses
• Support staff members on various projects and initiatives
• Provide frontline support in reception areas within the office
• Participate in office outreach activities

Benefits of working in this role:

• Network with employers, staff, and other students
• Share career-related expertise with peers
• Enhance resume and professional presence
• Develop leadership and coaching skills

Application requirements:

• Be a currently enrolled Tri-C student (international students are eligible)
• Must be able to commit to at least two, full, consecutive semesters.
• Must be able to work at least 15 hours per week
• Must be in good academic standing with the college
• Availability to participate in a 3+ hour training their first week of employment
• Must not hold other on-campus employment
• Must have both daytime and evening availability to assist with on-campus events assistants, student appointments, etc., and be available to assist with drop-ins.

Critical Competencies:

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Time Utilization

Special Note: Target Starting Salary Range: $14.42 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.