Career Peer Intern; Student Assistant - FWS

Career Peer Intern

As a Career Peer intern at the USF Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)- Tampa campus, you will serve as a student representative and a key support resource for fellow students navigating their career development. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply and develop NACE Career Readiness Competencies while assisting students with career-related services and resources.

Key Responsibilities and Competencies:

Serve as a First Point of Contact- Staff Career Express and engage with students seeking assistance.

Competency Alignment:

• Oral/Written Communication:
  Demonstrate effective communication skills through interactions with students.

• Professionalism/Work Ethic:
  Exhibit a high level of professionalism and work ethic in all interactions.

Review and Provide Feedback on Professional Documents- Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on resumes, curriculum vitae (CVs), and cover letters.

Competency Alignment:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Apply analytical skills to assess and improve students' professional documents.
• Career Management:
  Assist students in aligning their documents with career goals and industry standards.

Educate students on Handshake Platform- Guide students on using the Handshake platform and encourage the completion of their profiles.

Competency Alignment:

• Digital Technology:
  Utilize digital tools effectively to support students in managing their career information.
• Teamwork/
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with the Career Development Team to enhance the usage of Handshake.

Represent CCPD at Events- Support and represent CCPD at career fairs and other career-related events.

Competency Alignment:

• Leadership:
  Take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills by representing the department at various events.

• Global & Intercultural Fluency:
  Engage with a diverse audience and provide inclusive support.

Attend Training and Team Meetings- Participate in scheduled team training and weekly meetings.

Competency Alignment:

• Professionalism/Work Ethic:
  Show commitment to personal and professional growth through active participation in training and meetings.

• Self-Management:
  Apply time management skills to balance training, meetings, and other responsibilities

Support Office Projects and Additional DutiesRequired Attributes:

Desire to Lead:
Demonstrates initiative and leadership potential. Effective Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students and staff. Self-Motivated:
Exhibits strong work ethic and time management abilities. Professional Judgment:
Exercises maturity and professional judgment in all tasks. Team Player:
Works effectively as part of a team. Tech-Savvy:
Open to learning and utilizing technology, such as Handshake.

Learning Objectives:
Career Peers will provide clear and constructive feedback on professional documents and engage in meaningful one-on-one interactions with students, demonstrating effective verbal communication. NACE Competency: Oral/Written Communication. Career Peers will consistently exhibit punctuality, professional demeanor, and adherence to ethical guidelines during all interactions at the center . NACE Competency:
Professionalism/Work Ethic. Career Peers will apply critical thinking to review and critique students' resumes, cover letters, and CVs, ensuring alignment with best practices, industry standards and career goals . NACE Competency:
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving. Career Peers will instruct students on the effective use of the Handshake platform and support them in managing their career profiles and platform usage. NACE Competency:
Digital Technology. Career Peers will participate in career-related events or initiatives and work collaboratively with team members on projects, events and other resources at the center. NACE

Competency:

Leadership, Teamwork/Collaboration. Career Peers will engage inclusively with a diverse student population, ensuring cultural sensitivity in all career development services. NACE Competency:
Global/Intercultural Fluency. Career Peers will collaborate with their supervisor and other career center professionals to develop their own…