Career Services Peer Career Coach

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

Career Services (CS) is looking for motivated, hard-working undergraduate or graduate students to join our team. The Peer Career Coach program is comprised of a group of enthusiastic student leaders

who recognize the value of career services and want to support/serve their fellow peers with the career development process. PCCs are responsible for providing peers with writing resumes, cover letters, and scholarship/graduate school applications; they help students identify resources for career exploration; and assist students with locating information for internships, fellowships, summer, and part-time and fulltime job searches. PCCs assist the professional staff in planning and presenting workshops, coordinating events, and organizing special programs.

They also assist with advertising the services and programs of Career Services through campus outreach to students, student groups, and classes. PCCs provide information to peers who may not be aware of career services.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Major Responsibilities:

* Serve as student ambassadors of the Office of Career Services

* Provide excellent customer service to all who call, visit, or email Career Services

* Actively assist peers with career-related needs including but not limited to:

* Résumé and cover letter writing/review

* Career exploration

* Networking and Outreach Preparation

* Job and internship search basics

* Use of Career Services online resources and Handshake System Overview

* Interview skills and mock interviews

* Job Applications

* Assist with functions/workshops, special events, and programs of the Office of Career Services

* Become experts on using resources of the Office of Career Services (i.e. Handshake, Interview Stream, Career Resource Guide, etc.)

* Serve as models of professionalism

* Present career workshops to classes, student organizations, residence halls, and clubs and groups

* Help create marketing materials including posters, emails, and social media content

* Promote events/services via classroom presentations, info tables, and face-to-face marketing

* Assist with staffing the reception area during Career Services operating hours (as needed)

* Manage multi-line phone system and email correspondence (as needed)

* Post jobs and internships on Handshake after approval from CS Staff

* Network with Alumni (as needed)

* Additional duties and projects as assigned

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

* Must be a Full-time Junior or Senior in good academic and judicial standing (exceptional Sophomores will be

considered)

* GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred, remain in good standing, and keep a clear judicial history

Knowledge skills and abilities:

* Available to attend weeks of training and ongoing training/weekly meetings

* Prior experience in a peer advising role such as a Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Student Supplemental Instructor, or Writing Lab Tutor preferred

* Knowledge of FSU student organizations and campus resources

* Capacity for diplomacy, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

* Available to work 20 hours/week for a full academic year

* Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students

* Great customer service skills and excellent attention to detail

* Ability to work well independently and with a team

* Creative, collaborative, resourceful, and innovative work attitude

* Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

* Contribute to Career Services' social media platforms

* Ability to take initiative and exhibit a high level of reliability

* Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills, strong presentation skills

* Work in a highly collaborative environment supporting the mission and goals of CS

* Be appropriately dressed and maintain a professional and clean working atmosphere

Preferred Technical

Skills:

* Knowledge and use of Social Media Platforms

* Knowledge of or comfort in learning new online software (i.e. Dropbox, Evernote, Canvas, Ingeniux CMS
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* Strong skills or Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)

* Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc.)

* Experience in digital communications and marketing

Preferred Qualifications:

Past experiences with or interest in Career Services' resources and services a plus