2025 Graduate Assistantship – Engineering Career Coaching & Programs

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Job Summary

The mission of the CDCR is to equip engineering students to discover, develop, and launch professional experiences and purposeful careers. We do so by:

• Providing customized, student-center career development coaching and resources

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering CDCR seeks a half-time (20 hours per week) paid graduate assistant for August 2025 – May 2026. Hours typically take place between 7:45am – 4:45pm. Some evening / weekend work will be required. The graduate assistant will join a small team of professionals to make significant contributions to the CDCR mission and strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Provide career coaching for engineering students in the areas of career planning, career fair prep, resume / CV / cover letter preparation, job and internship search strategies, interview skills, networking, and other career development topics.
• Develop content knowledge and expertise of industry areas hiring engineering interns and entry level engineers.
• Develop and present workshops and presentations tailored for a variety of audiences (engineering student organization meetings, engineering orientation classes, transfer orientation classes, and more) and settings on topics such as Intro to the Engineering CDCR , Designing Your Career, Career Fair Prep, Job Search for International Students, Strategies for a Successful Job / Internship Search, Nuts & Bolts of Engineering Resumes, and more.
• Provide support, facilitation, and/or coordination for CDCR events involving employers and/or alumni such as the Engineering Young Alumni Council Mock Interview Day and workshop series, Career Fair & Interview Prep with Employers, topic-based employer panels, and more.
• Provide assistance and support for the Auburn University Co-op + Engineering Internship Program
• Gather content and prepare text for the CDCR website, print materials, and weekly newsletters.
• Represent the CDCR at College of Engineering events such as Engineering Day, Engineering Spirit Week, and Center for Inspiring Engineering Excellence professional development opportunities, Camp War Eagle- New Student Orientation, etc.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Other duties as determined by supervisor and CDCR team.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Auburn University Graduate Student

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should have a career interest in counseling or higher education student services. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate level program in higher education administration, counseling, human resources, engineering, or related field.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable conducting presentations
• Highly attentive to detail
• Comfortable using / learning necessary software programs / applications (i.e. Handshake, AdviseAssist, Salesforce, Cascade web platform, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Organizational and coordination skills
• Team-oriented
• Ability to work independently, self-initiate and self-motivate
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Creativity
• Willingness to learn

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $1,925.00/month

Work Hours

Work Hours 20

City position is located in:

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located:

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/02/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance ( EOC ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently an enrolled Graduate Student at Auburn University?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Student Participation in Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan and Associated Taxable Benefit Implications: By answering yes below, I acknowledge my understanding that being a Graduate Assistant (GRADA) enrolls me in the Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan (26 U.S. Code § 127) (Plan). As such, if my assistantship work activities are aligned with my overall education program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will not be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits received exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold — currently $5,250 per calendar year. However, should my assistantship work activities NOT be aligned with my overall educational program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold — currently $5,250 per calendar year.
  • Yes
  • No

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