Peer Career Advisor

·      Review resumes and cover letters, help with major and career exploration, internship and job search assistance for students and alumni

·      Assist students in finding resources in office and on the Career Center website

·      Deliver in person and virtual presentations on career planning topics to student organizations, residence halls, and classrooms

·      Perform outreach activities to increase awareness of our services and promote events

·      Help as a member of the team at large-scale career events and fairs

·      Provide enthusiastic and friendly customer service for visitors of the Career Center both in person and virtually

·      Answer inquiries and communicate in-person, on the telephone, via email and other using technologies

·      Make appropriate referrals to staff members or other campus departments

·      Schedule and cancel appointments and update computer databases

·      Other projects as assigned

·      Collaborate with staff members on social media campaigns through knowledge in graphic design

·      Perform data entry and scrubbing for our post-graduation data reports

·      Communicate directly with students via Handshake outreach to advise them on our best practices

·      Must be a current student who will not receive an undergraduate degree until May 2022 or later, and able to work in-person and remotely

·      Excellent oral and written English communication skills

·      Positive work ethic, motivated, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team

·      Great customer service skills and enthusiasm for helping others

·      Effective organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills

·      Ability to work with a diverse group of students

·      Strong computer skills

·      Experience with Microsoft programs such as Word and Outlook

·      Work an average of 10-20 hours per week when classes are in session

·      Internship credit available – work out details with the academic department

·      Attend staff meetings when classes are in session

To complete your application on HANDSHAKE; Submit your resume and cover letter.

·      Upon review of application materials, selected candidates will be notified to set up an interview.

·      Any questions should be directed to the Career Center Office Manager, candice.cheesman@stcloudstate.edu