Career Development Center-FWS Office Assistant - Student Worker

Job Title: Office Assistant – Student Worker 

Department: Career Development Center 

Location: Post University, Waterbury, CT – In-Person Role 

Hours: 20 hours per week 

Duration: Summer – June 2026 through August 23rd 2026, and possibility to extend based on performance

Pay Rate: $16.94 per hour

Position Overview

The Career Development Center is seeking a motivated and organized student worker to assist with various tasks and initiatives during the summer. This position provides hands-on experience in career services, event planning, outreach, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with approving student accounts and providing general support in Handshake, Post University’s career services platform.
• Develop and distribute promotional materials (flyers, posters) to raise awareness of career services events and resources.
• Assist with planning and execution of career-related events, including workshops, career fairs, and employer networking events.
• Conduct outreach to students and alumni to promote participation in the First Destination Survey.
• Provide administrative support for daily operations of the Career Development Center.
• Collaborate with the team on special projects and initiatives to improve career services for students.
• Provide front-facing customer service by greeting visitors, assisting with requests, and helping students navigate Career Development Center resources.
• Additional related responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a student at Post University
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using Canva and designing flyers/posters preferred.
• Familiarity with Handshake or similar databases is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Approved for FWS (Federal Work Study)

Additional Information

• Part-time, temporary summer position (up to 20 hours per week) with possibility to extend to Fall and Spring term based on performance
• Availability should include weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Fully in-person position in the Downtown Waterbury location