Student Employment Peer Career Consultant

Position Overview:
Peer Career Consultant (PCCs) are undergraduate students who serve as pivotal members of the Center for Career & Professional Development team. In addition to serving as the front-line contact for students, parents, alumni and employers, PCCs also serve a critical role in many other functions of the Career Center. They are trained to develop the skills and expertise needed to assist their peers with their career-related needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to Career Center social media
• Conduct or assist with workshops and presentations to various constituents.
• Attend regular training meetings
• Assist with Career Center events such as Career Fair, Open House, etc.
• Act as a front-line employer liaison
• Assist with employer events
• Network with alumni
• Staff the reception area
• Additional duties and projects as assigned

Conducting drop-in hours weekly, assisting students in 1:1 meetings on topics such as:

• Resume Review
• Cover Letter Review
• Handshake System Overview
• Handshake Profile Completion

Qualifications:

• At least a 2.75 GPA
• Ability to work 10-12 hours weekly (including a few evenings)
• Ability to commit to working for BOTH semesters
• Excellent listening skills, maturity, initiative, and desire to help
• Confident in providing advice to peers
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Strong customer service skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills

To apply, please fill out the application and include a cover letter telling us why you want to work in the Career Center and what you have to offer.

If you have any questions, please email:  mbecelia@umw.edu