Career Peer Advisor

Department Overview

The Undergraduate Program in the Wisconsin School of Business is home to a thriving learning community where students gain lifelong friends, develop skills for their dream careers, and position themselves to excel in an ever‑evolving business world. The Undergraduate Program serves upwards of 5,000 students across 12 different business majors, our pre‑business population, and certificate programs. We embrace the University’s statement regarding its commitment to diversity.

Please feel free to read the statement found below to learn more about our appreciation and support for diversity within the Wisconsin School of Business and UW‑Madison as a whole.

Mid‑Late August 2026

Spring 2027

Not Remote

Minimum: 8;
Maximum: 12

8‑12 hours per week. You must have availability during three days of drop‑in advising: currently Monday‑Friday, 1:00 pm – 3:00edium. Work will be almost entirely in‑person in the Career Engagement Studio. We will also have some evening hours available for miscellaneous events and presentations.

Availability to attend the Career Peer Advisor training the week before the fall 2026 semester begins is also required. This is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Minimum: $15.00

3‑4

Eligibility:
Open to admitted BBA students only.

Preference is given to students who have completed a business internship or who has one already set for summer 2026. Preference will also be given to students who can commit to working both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

• Strong customer service skills and high level of professionalism
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to independently oversee a project from start to finish with strong attention to detail
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate others to accomplish goals
• Punctuality, reliable attendance, and flexibility
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive team environment
• Highly motivated and a strong initiative to learn about career pathways and career resources
• Desire to build positive relationships, to help and empower peers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work with multiple student identities and provide career coaching resources for a range of students

The Career Peer Advisors are primarily responsible for providing drop‑in advising to admitted undergraduate business students on career‑related topics. They are also responsible for career‑related presentations to student organizations and the general undergraduate business student population. Career Peer Advisors assist in the development and execution of career coaching resources and events/programs, collaborate and take initiative on various peer projects, and support the BBA Career Engagement Team professional staff.

The Career Engagement Team (CET) has in‑depth training related to major and career‑pathway specific topics that will provide Career Peer Advisors an ability to perform their role with confidence.

• Provide one‑on‑one and/or group advising to students during drop‑in hours on career‑related topics including: job/internship searching, resume writing, cover letter writing, career fair preparation, interview preparation, job/internship offers and negotiations, networking, and proper business etiquette.
• Provide quality customer service in the Career Engagement Studio greeting guests and managing basic verbal and written communications.
• Develop extensive knowledge of CET resources, services and career pathways.
• Suggest creative strategies to market Career Forward and CET services and implement as appropriate.
• Collaborate with CET staff and other peers on career‑related programming, which may include workshops, experiential programs, and presentations.
• Assist in the development of career resources for students and professional Career Coaches.
• Identify and implement…