Start with a job in Student Affairs.
Job search is time-consuming. Not only do you have to decipher how to match your student experience to professional job descriptions, but you also have to consider where you will live, how you will get to work and other living expenses.
By working on campus, you are able to reduce or eliminate many of those stressors and tap into a variety of benefits of a student job in Student Affairs.
Hack sought-after skills.
Are these job description keywords familiar? #creativity #digital-technology #global-understanding #cross-cultural-communication #leadership #management #problem-solving #project-management #strategy #teamwork #collaboration
These are keywords in-action at Carnegie Mellon. CMU is a laboratory for growing skillets that will set you apart from the competition.
Hack talent.
Tap into a diverse network of students, faculty, alumni and staff who are experts in their field, committed to deploying knowledge and leading change.
Through on-campus employment, you can make valuable connections with a talented pool of individuals who not only think like you but also understand your unique needs as a student--not just an intern or employee.
Make a difference, early.
You don't need 5 to 10 years of professional experience to make a difference in people's lives.
Jobs in student affairs allow you to facilitate personal and professional growth for your campus community, to have a direct role in CMU's organizational structure and to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Benefit from invested supervisors.
CMU GROW: Guided Reflection on Work, a resource available to CMU student supervisors, helps your supervisor work with you to customize your student work experience to align with your professional goals.
Your supervisor will lead guided discussions and reflections for you to walk away from your experience with an identified list of transferable skills that you can add to your resume and comfortably communicate to any employer.
Student Affairs Jobs
Resident Assistant & Community Advisor
Resident Assistants (RAs) and Community Advisors (CAs) are key student leaders who play a major role in the creation and enhancement of the CMU student experience. A RA and CA Overview of information session dates, application materials and individual interviews are available to help you make the decision if this position is the right choice for you.
#collaboration #communication #conflict-management-mediation #coaching #written-communication #public-speaking #interpersonal-communication #event-planning #logistics #global-understanding #leadership #management #career-management #relationship-management #problem-solving #professionalism #teamwork #creativity #organizational-skills
Head Orientation Counselor, Orientation Leader & Orientation Counselor
Head Orientation Counselors (HOCs), Orientation Leaders (OLs), and Orientation Counselors (OCs) play a leadership role in First-Year Orientation, housing communities and the CMU student experience through staffing, planning and program implementation. Check out the HOC, OL and OC Overview for job requirements, application dates, interviews and selection information.
#collaboration #communication #conflict-management #mediation #public-speaking #interpersonal-communication #written-communication #event-planning #logistics #global-understanding #leadership #management #mentorship #career-management #relationship-management; #problem-solving #professionalism #operations #teamwork #creativity #organizational-skills
Pre College Resident Advisor & Community Advisor
Pre-College Resident Advisors (RAs) and Community Advisors (CAs) are leaders in the CMU residential experience, who work in a dynamic role that includes high school student support and supervision, role modeling, event planning, emergency response and administrative tasks. Learn and practice leadership and professionals skills and explore Pittsburgh with your housing and dining covered as an a Pre College RA or CA.
#administration #collaboration #communication #conflict-management #mediation #public-speaking #interpersonal-communication #written-communication #emergency-response #event-planning #logistics #global-understanding #leadership; management #mentorship #career-management #relationship-management #problem-solving #professionalism #operations #teamwork #creativity #organizational skills
Conference & Event Services Event Liaison, Guest Services Specialist & Summer Program Assistant
Conference and Event Services (CES) Event Liaisons, Guest Services Specialists and Summer Program Assistants roles allow students to strengthen their skills in customer service, event and project management, and hospitality in a fun work environment with flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities. Check out the CES Student Employment Guide for job descriptions, timelines and hiring information.
#administration #collaboration #communication #customer-service #public -peaking #interpersonal-communication #written-communication #event-planning #logistics #global-understanding #leadership #career-management #relationship-management #problem-solving #professionalism #operations #teamwork #organizational-skills
More Divisional Jobs
The Division of Student Affairs has a variety of additional student jobs--from Makerspace managers to sustainability assistants and more--throughout the year. Develop your customer service skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and communication skills in Student Housing jobs.