Graduate Assistant, Career Advising and Inclusive Excellence
Job Description
The Graduate Assistant will support the Undergraduate Center for Career Development (UG CCD) advising team. Specifically responsible for conducting one-on-one career advising meetings, designing and executing career workshops and panels that engage undergraduate students and supporting the mission, values, and goals of the Undergraduate Center for Career Development.
The Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development’s vision is for students to launch fulfilling careers that speak to the intersectionality of their identities and their business education to foster sustainable economic and social value within a global community.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conduct one-on-one career advising meetings via in-person and virtual appointments.
Support career drop-in advising by conducting resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews in the office, as well as career advising pop-ups across campus.
Delegate complex career advising cases to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion.
Design, execute, and evaluate inclusive career education workshops and panels as assigned.
Provide occasional support as needed at large-scale programs and events such as orientation, Launch Babson, family weekend, career fairs, recruiting and networking events.
Complete special projects as assigned which may include research, benchmarking, brainstorming, and assessing career resources, programs, tools, and strategies.
Maintain lists of Inclusive Excellence resources to guide students to proper staff, faculty, and external resources.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Enrolled in a graduate program focused on inclusion and belonging, higher education administration, educational leadership, student development and counseling, or related program.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Maintain high standards of ethical conduct when working with students, staff, faculty, and confidential information.
Respect for diversity of all internal and external partners.
Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This is a part-time, temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week from January 2026 through May 2026.
Some evening work may be required.
This position will be required to work on Babson’s campus.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, with or without accommodation.
PREFERRED SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Experience editing resumes, cover letters, essays, and/or other professional documents a plus.
Mentorship and/or coaching experience a plus.
Passion for building and enacting inclusive practices preferred.
Familiarity with Handshake, VMock, Big Interview, Canvas and other career resources and platforms preferred.
Solid grasp of vocational and/or student development theories and approaches a plus.
This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $27.87 - $30.97 depending on the candidate’s experience. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
The Graduate Assistant will support the Undergraduate Center for Career Development (UG CCD) advising team. Specifically responsible for conducting one-on-one career advising meetings, designing and executing career workshops and panels that engage undergraduate students and supporting the mission, values, and goals of the Undergraduate Center for Career Development.
The Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development’s vision is for students to launch fulfilling careers that speak to the intersectionality of their identities and their business education to foster sustainable economic and social value within a global community.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conduct one-on-one career advising meetings via in-person and virtual appointments.
Support career drop-in advising by conducting resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews in the office, as well as career advising pop-ups across campus.
Delegate complex career advising cases to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion.
Design, execute, and evaluate inclusive career education workshops and panels as assigned.
Provide occasional support as needed at large-scale programs and events such as orientation, Launch Babson, family weekend, career fairs, recruiting and networking events.
Complete special projects as assigned which may include research, benchmarking, brainstorming, and assessing career resources, programs, tools, and strategies.
Maintain lists of Inclusive Excellence resources to guide students to proper staff, faculty, and external resources.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Enrolled in a graduate program focused on inclusion and belonging, higher education administration, educational leadership, student development and counseling, or related program.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Maintain high standards of ethical conduct when working with students, staff, faculty, and confidential information.
Respect for diversity of all internal and external partners.
Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This is a part-time, temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week from January 2026 through May 2026.
Some evening work may be required.
This position will be required to work on Babson’s campus.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, with or without accommodation.
PREFERRED SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Experience editing resumes, cover letters, essays, and/or other professional documents a plus.
Mentorship and/or coaching experience a plus.
Passion for building and enacting inclusive practices preferred.
Familiarity with Handshake, VMock, Big Interview, Canvas and other career resources and platforms preferred.
Solid grasp of vocational and/or student development theories and approaches a plus.
This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $27.87 - $30.97 depending on the candidate’s experience. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
About Babson College
Babson College is the global leader in entrepreneurship education, ranked for having the No. 1 undergraduate school and MBA for entrepreneurship 26 and 29 times in a row.
An independent, not-for-profit institution, Babson is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Each academic year, more than 2,100 undergraduate and 900 graduate students attend Babson, representing more than 80 countries.
As creators and conveners of knowledge about entrepreneurship, Babson distinguishes itself with an Undergraduate School that provides a top-flight business education blending innovative, integrated and applied business and liberal arts programs with curricular and cocurricular learning experiences; the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, that grants highly ranked MBA and MS degrees; an Executive Education program for professionals looking to grow in today’s rapidly evolving business environment; a world-class faculty with real-world experience—87% of our full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree or its equivalent, and are accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, scholars, authors, researchers, poets, and artists; global research projects that are used as key benchmarking indicators by a number of distinguished regional, national and supranational authorities around the world; and Babson Global, which works with corporate, university, government, and foundation partners to advance entrepreneurship education and Entrepreneurial Thought and Action worldwide.
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