If you have not yet been accepted to PennWest and are interested in applying for this position, please get in touch with Meaghan Clister at clister@pennwest.edu or 724-938-4057.
Join Our Team as the Internship Graduate Assistant!
Are you a self-motivated student ready to make a difference? The Career Center is seeking an enthusiastic Internship Graduate Assistant for Spring 2025!! This on-campus position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while helping fellow students navigate their internship journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Internship Director to process internship applications.
- Engage with students to guide them through the application process.
- Resolve Handshake issues for students, faculty, and site supervisors.
- Follow up with students, faculty, and employers regarding internship applications.
- Manage the Internship Center email account and respond promptly to all inquiries.
- Post internship opportunities on Handshake.
- Promote internship opportunities to students through various channels.
- Reach out to eligible students about the prestigious Rutledge Internship Award.
- Assist in coordinating and promoting recruitment events on our California campus.
- Help organize employer visits to our California campus.
- Conduct campus closet appointments on the California campus.
Why Join Us?
Our office is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you’ll work with all University stakeholders, including employers. Providing excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do.
What We’re Looking For:
- Outstanding communication skills.
- A desire to step outside your comfort zone and tackle multiple tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professionalism, including proper email and phone etiquette, confidentiality, accountability, and reliability.
- Computlikels such as Excel, Access, and Adobe Suite are a plus.
Why Apply?
We want to hear from you if you’re eager to gain and enhance your skills in a supportive and engaging environment! Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding experience with the Career Center.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of our team—apply today!