Career & Professional Development

Available Positions

Career Development Graduate Assistant (Part-Time)

This position will focus on assisting career team with operational duties, student support/engagement, as well as employer relations support and recruitment management.

  • Full-Time (35 hours/week)
  • Preferred Areas of Study: Higher Education & Student Affairs, Human Resource Management, I/O Psychology or MBA
  • Compensation:
    • $15,000 tuition waiver
    • $7,050 stipend

Dates

August 11, 2025 - June 12, 2026

Dates are flexible depending on candidate's availability

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide career counseling/coaching to students regarding issues related to career development, major choice, job search, internships and student employment by appointment or on a walk-in basis
  • Provides workshops and class presentations on a variety of career related topics
  • Assist in the coordination of career fairs and other events
  • Facilitate the posting of jobs and internships online and in the office
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Resume Referral program
  • Aid in the development and updating of career publications, digital badge and marketing materials
  • Provide administrative support including management of "careerdev" and "Employer Engagement" email accounts
  • Assist with front office management, including answering phone, greeting students, etc.
  • Assist with employer relations functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours required.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Connie Cuccurese at cuccuresec@sacredheart.edu.

Career Development Graduate Assistant (Full-Time)

This position will focus on assisting the career team with operations duties, student support/engagement, as well as employer relations support and recruitment management.

  • Full-Time (35 hours/week)
  • Academic Programs Preferred: Higher Education & Student Affairs, Human Resource Management, I/O Psychology or MBA
  • Compensation:
    • $15,000 tuition waiver
    • $7,050 stipend

Dates

August 11, 2025 - June 12, 2026

Start/end dates are flexible depending on candidate's availability.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide career counseling/coaching to students regarding issues related to career development, major choice, job search, internships and student employment by appointment or on a walk-in basis
  • Provide workshops and class presentations on a variety of career related topics
  • Assist in the coordination of career fairs and other events
  • Facilitate the posting of jobs and internships on-line and in the office
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Resume Referral Program
  • Aid in the development and updating of career publications, digital badge and marketing materials
  • Provide administrative support including management of “careerdev” and “Employer Engagement” email accounts
  • Assist with front office management, including answering phone, greeting students, working with Career Ambassadors, walk-in resume reviews, etc.
  • Assist with employer relations functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well and work effectively with diverse groups, exceptional customer service
  • High energy with an entrepreneurial spirit willing to take initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills to small/large groups
  • Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Willingness to be flexible with scheduling and possess a strong work ethic
  • Willingness and ability to learn new software
  • Previous undergraduate leadership/involvement preferred

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours required.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Connie Cuccurese at cuccuresec@sacredheart.edu.