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Graduate Assistant, Career Advising and Inclusive Excellence

Babson College
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, US

Salary

$40,000 - $48,000 per year

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Graduate Assistant will support the Undergraduate Center for Career Development (UG CCD) by conducting one-on-one career advising meetings and designing workshops for undergraduate students.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program related to inclusion and belonging, higher education administration, or student development, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
  • This part-time, temporary position requires approximately 20 hours of work per week from January 2026 through May 2026, with some evening work possible.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $27.87 to $30.97 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience.
  • The Graduate Assistant will also assist with career drop-in advising and support large-scale programs and events while maintaining high ethical standards and respect for diversity.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Graduate Assistant will support the Undergraduate Center for Career Development (UG CCD) advising team. Specifically responsible for conducting one-on-one career advising meetings, designing and executing career workshops and panels that engage undergraduate students and supporting the mission, values, and goals of the Undergraduate Center for Career Development.

The Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development’s vision is for students to launch fulfilling careers that speak to the intersectionality of their identities and their business education to foster sustainable economic and social value within a global community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Conduct one-on-one career advising meetings via in-person and virtual appointments.

Support career drop-in advising by conducting resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews in the office, as well as career advising pop-ups across campus.

Delegate complex career advising cases to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion.

Design, execute, and evaluate inclusive career education workshops and panels as assigned.

Provide occasional support as needed at large-scale programs and events such as orientation, Launch Babson, family weekend, career fairs, recruiting and networking events.

Complete special projects as assigned which may include research, benchmarking, brainstorming, and assessing career resources, programs, tools, and strategies.

Maintain lists of Inclusive Excellence resources to guide students to proper staff, faculty, and external resources.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

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WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

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Enrolled in a graduate program focused on inclusion and belonging, higher education administration, educational leadership, student development and counseling, or related program.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Strong organization and project management skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Maintain high standards of ethical conduct when working with students, staff, faculty, and confidential information.

Respect for diversity of all internal and external partners.

Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.

Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This is a part-time, temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week from January 2026 through May 2026.

Some evening work may be required.

This position will be required to work on Babson’s campus.

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, with or without accommodation.

PREFERRED SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Experience editing resumes, cover letters, essays, and/or other professional documents a plus.

Mentorship and/or coaching experience a plus.

Passion for building and enacting inclusive practices preferred.

Familiarity with Handshake, VMock, Big Interview, Canvas and other career resources and platforms preferred.

Solid grasp of vocational and/or student development theories and approaches a plus.

This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $27.87 - $30.97 depending on the candidate’s experience.Ā  This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.

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All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.




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