Peer Career Consultant Position Overview:
Peer Career Consultant (PCC’s) are undergraduate students who serve as pivotal members of the Center for Career & Professional Development. In addition to serving as the front line contact for students, parents, alumni and employers at the Career Center, PCC’s 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:
- Staffing the reception area during Career Center operating hours
- Conducting walk in hours weekly, assisting students in 1:1 appointments on the topics of
- Resume Review
- Cover Letter Review
- Employ An Eagle & The Job Search
- Job Applications
- Interviewing Skills
- Internship Search
- Networking and Outreach Preparation
- Contribute to Career Center social media
- Attend Weekly Training Meetings
- Assist with Career Center events such as Career Fair, Graduate School Fair, & Meet the Firms
- Act as a front line employer liaison and assist with employer events
- Network with Alumni (as needed)
- Conduct or assist with workshops and presentations to various constituents
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- At least a 2.75 GPA
- Ability to work 10-12 hours weekly (including evenings)
- Ability to commit to working for BOTH semesters
- Excellent listening skills, maturity, initiative, and desire to help
- Comfort in providing advice to peers
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Strong customer service skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
For questions:
Contact ccpd@umw.edu
Application Deadline: TBA
The PCC Application is currently closed.