Student Employment: Advising Assistant for the College of Arts and Sciences - Spring 2025

Job no: 496351
Position type: Student Employment
Location: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Division/Equivalent: Quinnipiac University
School/Unit: Debra Liebowitz
Categories: Federal Work-Study

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Job Title: Advising Assistant for the College of Arts and Sciences
Department: College of Arts and Sciences Advising Commons
Student Employment Type: Federal Work-Study
Responsibilities:

Conversations with students are likely to include:  

  • exploring academic and career options with undeclared students, 
  • finding course placement information,  
  • finding open courses,  
  • determining progress towards another major and how to change majors, 
  • understanding progress towards degree, using resources to identify intersection between academic studies and career opportunities, 
  • exploring career options, 
  • creating an initial college-level resume and LinkedIn profile,  
  • preparing for a job or internship interview, 
  • discussing on- and off-campus experiential learning, opportunities, including study away, internships, co-curricular opportunities, and shadowing. 

In addition, the assistant will help with job postings, website maintenance, marketing and social media, and work on other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:
  • Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, enjoy working with students and faculty, be able to handle confidential information with discretion, and be able to help students navigate various University and CAS technology platforms (including Self Service, CAS 360, and QUCC). Previous experience in a role involving direct student contact (e.g. RA, peer catalyst/tutor, or orientation leader), a Learning Commons-trained peer tutor or catalyst, or a student who has worked in another peer instructional role is preferred but not required.
Hours of Position:
  • 10 hours per week. Must be available for THREE one-hour online training sessions.
  • Priority availability Tues/Thurs 10am-2pm
Required Documents for Application:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact information for two references
  • Application
Instructions to Applicants: Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

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