<p>About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.</p> <p>Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .</p> <p>Job Description: Department: Career Development Center Job Title: Corporate and Experiential Learning Engagement Peer Assistant Number of Vacancies: 1 SSTA Supervisor: Tammy Brooks Position Type: Non-Supervisory Number of Hours Per Week: 4-6</p> <p>General Statement of Duties: The Corporate and Experiential Learning Engagement Peer Assistant plays a key support role within the Career Development Center (CDC), working closely with the Student Director, Corporate and Experiential Learning, and the Student Director, Events Coordinator, to assist in coordinating employer engagement activities and experiential learning initiatives. This position is ideal for a student who is detail-oriented, professional, and interested in gaining exposure to career development, employer relations, and internship coordination.</p> <p>Impact of the Role: The Corporate and Experiential Learning Engagement Peer Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing employer partnerships and expanding student access to hands-on learning opportunities. By collaborating with peer leaders and contributing to a modern marketing strategy, this position supports the CDC's mission to connect Worcester State students with meaningful professional experiences.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Support employer and experiential learning events hosted by the CDC, including info sessions, employer visits, and related programming.</p> <p>Utilize Trello to manage assigned tasks, track progress, and ensure all responsibilities are completed by the given deadlines.</p> <p>Work closely with the Student Director, Events Coordinator, to ensure all event details are accurately entered into Trello and Peer Assistant assignments are clearly communicated and aligned with overall timelines.</p> <p>Assist in the creation of marketing content, especially short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram, as part of the CDC's shift away from traditional flyers.</p> <p>Represent the CDC at events in a professional manner and help ensure a positive experience for students, faculty, and visiting employers.</p> <p>Support outreach efforts to promote internships, practicum opportunities, and employer engagement events to students and faculty.</p> <p>Requirements: Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Strong organizational and communication skills</p> <p>Willingness to use Trello for task tracking and accountability</p> <p>Interest in employer engagement, internships, or career readiness</p> <p>Creativity and comfort with video content creation or a willingness to learn</p> <p>Dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive</p> <p>Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and staff</p> <p>Additional Information: Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.</p> <ul> <li>This position is available for WSU students only* </li></ul> <p>Hourly Rate: $15.00</p> <p>Application Instructions: Students must apply online. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.</p> <ul> <li>This position is for students WITH WORK STUDY ONLY* </li></ul> <p>Please note - Students may not work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled.</p>