Peer Career Advisor – Career Support and Outreach

The Peer Career Advisor ( PCA ) serves as a student leader within Career Exploration & Development ( CED ), providing peer-to-peer career support while assisting with employer engagement, career programming, campus outreach, and post-graduation outcomes initiatives. Working closely with Career Advisors, PCAs help students navigate career resources, prepare for internships and employment, and increase awareness of CED services across campus.

• Resume and cover letter reviews.
• Navigation of CED resources.
• Handshake assistance and general career-related questions.
• Referrals to Career Advisors for more complex advising needs.
• Assist with the Resume Resource Lab, providing individualized resume feedback and connecting students with additional career resources.
• Establish a weekly (or bi-weekly) work schedule in coordination with the supervisor.
  • Hours may be scheduled during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.
    
    -5:00 p.m.) or during approved evening or weekend hours.
• Promote CED programs and services through campus-wide outreach and marketing initiatives.
• Table at key campus locations, including Wilder Hall, the Science Center, and Living Learning Communities, to increase awareness of career resources and upcoming events.
• Assist in facilitating participation in Winter Term Career Treks, including student outreach, event logistics, and communications.
• Assist with and attend CED workshops, career fairs, employer events, networking programs, and panels to engage the broader student community.
• Champion student participation in career programs through targeted outreach campaigns and peer engagement.
• Support Career Advisors with projects that may include:
  • Event planning and coordination.
  • Employer and student communications.
  • Marketing and promotional initiatives.
  • Program development and implementation.
  • Administrative support and data entry.
• Assist with special projects that advance career exploration initiatives and employer partnerships.

• Conduct alumni outcomes verification by researching recent graduates through Linked In, institutional resources, employer websites, and other appropriate sources.
• Confirm and document post-graduation outcomes, including:
  • Full-time and part-time employment.
  • Graduate or professional school enrollment.
  • Military service.
  • Volunteer or service programs.
  • Fellowships and internships.
  • Entrepreneurship or other post-graduation activities.
• Accurately update alumni outcomes and student engagement records within the Career Center database and/or Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) system.
• Support data integrity through accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and database maintenance.

• Collaborate with Career Advisors on projects that enhance student career readiness and engagement.
• Assist in developing career resources, presentations, marketing materials, and educational content.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote equity, access, inclusion, and belonging throughout the career development process.

• Attend Peer Career Advisor training and ongoing professional development sessions.
• Receive ongoing mentorship and coaching from CED staff.
• Participate in reflective learning activities and goal-setting to support professional growth.

• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to serving fellow students.
• Complete assigned tasks, projects, and responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Maintain active communication with supervisors, Career Advisors, Employer Relations staff, and hiring managers.
• Utilize established tracking systems to monitor progress, document work completed, and reflect on learning outcomes.
• Participate in regular team meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and training sessions.
• Respond to peer inquiries and requests for assistance in a timely, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling student information and Career Center records.
• Report to designated CED Career Advisors for guidance, coaching, and performance evaluation.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal…