Career Services Assistant

Job ID: BCS-040

Job Title: Career Services Assistant

Location:  Brockville

Term Date:  Sept - Dec (Fall)

Department: Career Services

Reporting To: Elaine Lewis

Number of Positions: 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Employment and Career Services and under the guidance of a designated supervisor, the Career Services Student Assistant will work up to 12 hours per week. This position involves greeting and guiding students, performing student outreach, administrative tasks, and supporting the operations of the department. This role provides an opportunity to gain work experience while enhancing the services provided by Career Services. 

The incumbent will provide assistance in the execution of small development projects and perform limited administrative tasks to gain work experience while supporting the operations of the department. Additionally, the incumbent will have a demonstrated interest in career readiness topics and a desire to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and update the Career Services Group in the URSLC app: Create events, track registrations, check in students, create and send event reminders and follow-up emails to participants 
• Organize and attend Career Services student outreach activities on campus including information booths and identify other opportunities to connect with students.
• Create and post social media content to Career Services Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels.
• Communicate with job-seeking students, providing an overview of the SLC job board and other job search tools and resources.
• Aids in the implementation of new and existing projects, providing ideas and feedback from a student lens.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the activities of Career Services and other Student Success teams.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the principles of confidentiality.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of career-readiness concepts and an interest in building knowledge in this area.
• Adept with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Canva, URSLC, slc.me

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements: 

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location.

Salary & Terms

• Start Rate: $17.60/hour, (plus 6% in lieu of vacation)
• Hours per week: 12.00
• Posted Date: August 19, 2025
• Closing Date: September 1, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)

Terms of Employment:

• Must be currently enrolled in Full-Time studies at St. Lawrence College OR returning to Full-Time studies in the immediate upcoming semester.
• Must be in good academic standing for full duration of employment.
• Must sign and abide by St. Lawrence College’s Confidentiality Agreement.
  
  
  

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

NOTE: In order to determine eligibility for TSA funding, applicants must complete an Employment on Campus Assessment Form. (link here)

THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.