Career Peer

How to Apply

You must submit a cover letter and a resume as one document for your application to be considered.

Responsibilities*

• Attend mandatory training each semester.
• Under staff supervision, facilitate and co-explore with UM-Dearborn students on topics, such as resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search strategies, and major and career exploration.
• Make appropriate recommendations for follow-up appointments and campus resources.
• Maintain accurate daily records of all student interactions.
• Participate in Career Services events as needed.
• Promote Career Services programs, events & resources (including the Talent Gateway).
• Perform other Career Services office duties as needed.
• Engage in mandatory career education training and professional development throughout the academic year provided by Career Services.

Required Qualifications*

• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Positive attitude and genuinely enjoys helping people.
• Ability to work with a diverse campus community of students, staff, alumni, and employers.
• High level of interpersonal skills: can listen effectively and interact with people appropriately and professionally.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work the full academic year (September 2023 - April 2024).
• Participant in the Talent Gateway program actively working towards the (M)Talent Distinction.
• Able to use google calendar and google documents.
• Federal Work Study Eligibility.
• Able to work Friday mornings.

Work Schedule

• Flexible work hours. We will work around your schedule (exception: must be available to attend training).
• Career Peers will undergo an evaluation for rehire at the end of each semester.
• Position is not guaranteed for more than one semester.

Benefits of Being a Career Peer/Experiences Gained:

• Develop and enhance leadership, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Plan and manage events/workshops for students.
• Gain valuable work experience and enhance your own career readiness and soft skills.
• Learn, use, and advance skills in technology tools used in today's workplace.
• Develop public speaking, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.