Work at the Center

Career Education and Content Engagement

In this project area, you will directly support the Center for Career Development’s Career Readiness Program Designer in the editing and maintenance of career content and courses utilizing course authoring tools such as Articulate 360 and HuskyCT, UConn’s Blackboard Learning Management System. You will aid in the assembly and editing of career readiness content for classroom or program integration through collaborations with Center staff and instructor/student feedback with a focus on learner engagement and diversity of learning abilities. In addition, you will maintain accurate records of career module usage, users, and content consultations to prepare reports based on program outcomes using Excel or other database management platforms. Prior administrative, data entry, and analysis experience along with ability to navigate educational technology is a plus for this position. Ability to manipulate and manage data in Excel, Word, and Outlook is a requirement.

Business Operations

In this project area, you will directly support the Center for Career Development’s Administrative Services Specialist and Fiscal Officer in the creation and maintenance of documented department procedures. You will help support administrative duties in database management and assist with budgetary reviews, analysis, reconciliations, and forecasting. In addition, you will support processes of inventory control and asset management, records compliance, organization and maintenance of confidential files and records, facilities-related issues, and troubleshoot IT-related projects as needed. Prior administrative, data entry, and analysis experience along with ability to understand financial statements is a plus for this position. Ability to manipulate and manage data in Excel, Word, and Outlook is a requirement.

Event and Program Coordination

In this project area, you will have a hands-on role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of career-related programs, workshops, and events. You will support the programming team by assisting in the creation and coordination of in-person and virtual presentations on career-related topics, aiding in the organization and assessment of program attendance and evaluating offerings in an effort to expand/improve our current practices.

Alumni Relations Support

In this project area, you will directly contribute to the growth of alumni engagement within the Center. In this multifaceted role, you will generate alumni leads for participation in programs, maintain the Center’s internal alumni database, and write content for newsletters, websites, alumni success stories/profiles, and emails. You will support alumni outreach by organizing campaign lists and sending alumni-facing emails. You will analyze data and compile reports on trends and engagement rates in alumni-involved programs and make recommendations based on the results. Excellent writing skills are required for this position and experience manipulating data in Excel is a plus.

Marketing Content

In this project area, you will directly contribute to the brand awareness strategy of the Center for Career Development. You will promote Career Center events, services, resources, and initiatives using various communication channels including email, newsletters, blogging, the Career Center website, and social media. You will also review, edit, and schedule content submitted by others, including other student interns, Career Center staff, and guest bloggers. You will be writing content for multiple audiences including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers. Applicants for this position must be able to provide a portfolio of at least 3-5 writing samples showcasing their content creation skills. Experience with a website content management system (CMS) and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud are a plus.

Social Media

In this project area, you will directly contribute to the social media marketing strategy of the Center for Career Development. You will write copy and shoot short-form video for social posts including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook, as well as brainstorm content ideas based on current career development trends and Center for Career Development events, initiatives, and partnerships. You will also design and oversee social media takeovers and engagement activities such as going live during major events to connect with the UConn community and promote awareness of the Career Center. Applicants for this position must show a demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms and trends and provide an example of a social media account that showcases your content creation skills. Experience managing social media for a brand or club and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud are a plus.

Graphic Design

In this project area, you will assist the marketing team in conceptualizing and designing marketing collateral for Center for Career Development programs, events, and initiatives. You will work on assignments that will include the creation of flyers, posters, large-scale banners, bus advertisements, social media imagery, and more. Applicants for this position must be able to provide a portfolio of at least 3-5 design samples showcasing their graphic design skills. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator are a requirement for this position. Photography, photo editing, and video skills are a plus.

Graphics/Multimedia Specialist

In this project area, you will assist the digital marketing team in conceptualizing and creating various graphics and video content for the Center for Career Development’s programs, events, and initiatives. You will consult with the Publicity and Marketing Administrator to develop graphics such as branding logos, flyers/posters, images for web use, and more. You will also shoot and edit video content for the Center, including recapping large events, hype videos for upcoming events, explainer videos and other online resources. Applicants for this position must be able to provide a portfolio of at least 3-5 design samples showcasing their video/graphic design skills. Videography and video production skills are a requirement of this position. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator are a requirement for this position. Photography, photo editing, and creation of 2D motion graphics are a plus.

Corporate Partner Relations

In this project area, you will work closely with the Corporate Partner Relations (CPR) Coordinator to help organize employer recruiting efforts on campus. You will assist in the preparation of our signature Fall & Spring Career Fairs, the Internship & Co-op Career Fair, as well as provide support to our regional campus fairs in Stamford and Hartford. You will also look for outreach opportunities to raise awareness of these career fairs to students via on-campus clubs or in the classroom. This position also works in Handshake, our platform to connect students with job and internship opportunities, helping to approve postings and identify roles to be featured on our website, etc. In addition, you will also engage with other career focused events on campus including info sessions, tabling events, and on campus interviews. Experience with Excel and Word functions such as pivot tables and mail merges, respectively, are a plus for this position.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

This project area is designed for students currently pursuing a degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the Storrs campus. In this project area, you will develop and execute strategies to increase the engagement of CLAS students in career initiatives. You will help create and deliver CLAS-specific presentations, programs, and other resources and promote existing career programs through various forms of outreach to CLAS students, faculty, and staff. You will help identify opportunities to strengthen the relationship between the Center for Career Development and academic departments in CLAS. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to tracking and analyzing data, writing blog posts, conducting research, and creating newsletters. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, LinkedIn, and Handshake is a plus for this position.

College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources

This project area is seeking a College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR) student who has ideally previously held an internship or co-op. In this project area, you will: conduct research related to internships, co-ops, and topics facing graduating students; generate ideas through benchmarking throughout the university and online; correspond with faculty, staff, students, and alumni; review coursework syllabi content for department’s SYE and Internship courses; and process content using an online data management system. Specific outreach and engagement will be directed to the CAHNR population. A working knowledge of Excel/Sheets is a plus for this position.

Affinity Community Support – Asian and Asian American Community

In this project area, you will lead new and innovative educational initiatives about career development topics for Asian and Asian American students at UConn. You will help maintain relationships between the Center for Career Development and the Asian American Cultural Center, Asian American Studies Department, and Asian American-focused student organizations at UConn. You will lead the Center’s celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as well as contribute to signature event series held by AsACC. You will also manage the Asian and Asian American Community Affinity Community on the Center’s website by posting events, identifying mentors, and monitoring featured resources. Additional qualifications for this project area include previous involvement with Asian and Asian American student organizations internal or external to UConn, comfort in building and maintaining cross-campus relationships, strong presentation development and delivery skills, and a passion for social justice.

Affinity Community Support – Black Community

In this project area, you will lead new and innovative educational initiatives about career development topics for Black students at UConn. You will help maintain relationships between the Center for Career Development and the African American Cultural Center (AACC), the ScHOLA2RS House and BSOUL Learning Communities, and other Black student organizations on campus. You will lead the Center’s celebration of Black History Month and Juneteenth as well as contribute to signature event series held by the AACC, such as weekly drop-in coaching hours and Career KickBacks. You will also manage the Black Community Affinity Community on the Center’s website by posting events, identifying mentors, and monitoring featured resources. Additional qualifications for this project area include previous involvement with Black student organizations internal or external to UConn, comfort in building and maintaining cross-campus relationships, strong presentation development and delivery skills, and a passion for social justice.

Affinity Community Support – First-Generation Students

In this role, you will create programs and initiatives to support the career success of first-generation students at UConn. This includes developing presentations and programs for UConn’s annual First-Generation Celebration, Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) First-Generation Honor Society, and the Center for Access & Postsecondary Success as well as the First-Generation Students Affinity Community on the Center’s website. You may also build connections with first-generation alumni and professionals to leverage their advice in supporting current first-generation students. Additional qualifications for this project area include knowledge of the unique challenges first-generation students face in the career development process, strong organizational and time management skills, experience designing presentations, and comfort in conducting both verbal and written communication on behalf of the Center.

Affinity Community Support – International Students

In this project area, you will play a crucial part in connecting with international student organizations on campus and developing and presenting programs, both virtually and in person, to introduce the Center’s career resources and services. You will be a key liaison between the Center for Career Development, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the diverse international student community, fostering engagement and providing valuable support. Additional qualifications for this project area include previous experience with international students, demonstrated interest in career development, enthusiasm to engage with an array of cultural groups at UConn, and comfort conducting presentation to groups in person and virtually.

Affinity Community Support – Latine Community

In this project area, you will lead new and innovative educational initiatives about career development topics for Latine students at UConn. You will help maintain relationships between the Center for Career Development and the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC), El Instituto: Institute of Latino/a, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, La Comunidad Intelectual (LCI) Learning Community, and other Latine student organizations on campus. You will lead the Center’s celebration of Latine History Month as well as contribute to signature programs held by the campus partners listed previously, such as LCI’s second-year course focused on career development. You will also manage the Latine Community Affinity Community on the Center’s website by posting events, identifying mentors, and monitoring featured resources. Additional qualifications for this project area include previous involvement with Latine student organizations internal or external to UConn, comfort in building and maintaining cross-campus relationships, strong presentation development and delivery skills, and a passion for social justice.

Affinity Community Support – LGBTQ+

In this project area, you will serve as a primary point of contact between the Center for Career Development, the Rainbow Center, and LGBTQ+-focused student organizations on campus. You will create content that highlights the unique challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community face throughout the career development process, such as discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation, for the LGBTQ+ Affinity Community on the Center’s website and social media. You will also do research on the continually evolving legal and ethical considerations for LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace and incorporate what you learn into your program and content development. Additional qualifications for this position include a passion for LGBTQ+ rights, prior experience building mutually beneficial relationships, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Affinity Community Support – Women

In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact between the Center for Career Development, the Women’s Center, and women-focused student organizations on campus. You will create content that highlights the unique challenges women face throughout the career development process, such as the gender pay gap, double standards in career expectations, and the many other ways gender matters in the workplace, for the Women Affinity Community on the Center’s website and social media. You will also do research on the continually evolving trends regarding women in the workplace and incorporate what you learn into your program and content development. Additional qualifications for this position include a passion for women’s rights, prior experience building mutually beneficial relationships, and strong verbal and written communication skills.