Student Employment: Career Development Graduate Assistant - Data & Assessment - Fall 26

Career Development Graduate Assistant Data & Assessment

Support data-informed decision making within the Office of Career Development & Experiential Learning through assessment, reporting, and analysis initiatives that measure student engagement, career readiness, and post-graduation outcomes. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the collection, organization, validation, and analysis of student engagement and career outcomes data
• Assisting with administration and tracking of the First Destination Survey and other career outcomes assessment initiatives
• Developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate key performance indicators and program outcomes
• Monitoring student participation trends across career programs, workshops, events, appointments, and experiential learning opportunities
• Assisting with data entry, auditing, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy across departmental systems and records
• Conducting benchmarking and research on career services assessment practices and national standards
• Collaborating with staff to identify opportunities for program improvement based on assessment findings
• Supporting the preparation of presentations, annual reports, and accreditation-related documentation
• Analyzing survey results and feedback data to assess student satisfaction, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to university policies regarding student data and records

Career-Oriented Advising

• Support undergraduate students and alumni in developing career readiness skills through individual advising and coaching.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on rsums, cover letters, and other application materials
• Assisting students with job and internship search strategies
• Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback on interview performance
• Teaching networking strategies and professional communication practices
• Guiding students in identifying experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals
• Supporting drop-in advising hours and scheduled appointments

Career Lab Operations Support

• Contribute to the daily operations and overall student experience within the Career & Experiential Learning Lab.
• Greeting and assisting walk-in visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
• Responding to student and alumni inquiries via email, phone, or in-person
• Supporting the coordination and execution of career workshops, employer visits, career fairs, and campus events
• Maintaining an organized and student-friendly workspace within the Career Lab
• Assisting with resource development and career education materials
• Supporting data collection initiatives such as the First Destination Survey or program assessment efforts
• Collaborating with campus partners to support student engagement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at Quinnipiac University.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and responsibly handle sensitive student information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with data collection, assessment, program evaluation, research, or analytics.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, presentations, or data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Qualtrics, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of career readiness competencies, experiential learning, student success initiatives, or career development theory.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify trends, and make recommendations for program improvement.

Hours of Position: Up to 15 hours per week during the academic year. Candidates must be available during daytime hours. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support programming and events.

Required Documents for Application: Resume

Instructions to Applicants: Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.