Full job description The Peer Career Coach will promote the mission of Career Services while actively assisting students with their career aspirations and supporting students' career readiness at Newman University. Peer Career Coaches are trained to provide resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, personal statement development, job searching skills, how to use Handshake and LinkedIn, support Handshake tasks, and provide valuable information to students regarding their career development while serving as a representative of Career Services.
Responsibilities: Assist walk-in students with the development and content of resumes, cover letters, and interviewing via 1:1 consultation Assist in monitoring Handshake for new job postings and employer connections, as well as helping currently enrolled students in utilizing the database Assist in the facilitation of career workshops or presentations, as well as assisting in career fairs and career events on campus Promote career readiness skills to fellow students Provide ongoing customer service-oriented communication with all who visit Career Services and the Student Success Center Project a professional, positive, and supportive attitude to students, staff, faculty, and visitors Support and participate in campus community activities Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be a full-time student Newman University student Must be at least a junior level undergraduate student or a graduate student Possess strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, and leadership experience Experience working with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software programs Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team Ability to maintain flexibility with student and university schedules to accommodate office hours and ongoing events Outgoing and comfortable talking with groups of people Be legally authorized to work in the United States Number of positions available: 3-5
Number of hours per week: 10 hours
Rate of pay: $15
Days and times needed: various times during office hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.)
Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!
Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at or email in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.
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