Position Information
Position Title Peer Career Coach
Academic Year 2023-2024
UIW Mission
The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Peer Career Coach is a student leader dedicated to serving peers through the career development process, working alongside full-time staff in the Career Services office.
Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) are responsible for providing peers with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, Handshake, and other professional advice through walk-in advising.
They will conduct individual and small group appointments at various locations and hours around campus.
This is a student position open to current UIW students.
Essential Functions
Developing and assisting students with resumes and cover letters
Assist students with career assessment
Identifying useful career resources
Utilizing Handshake, to search for jobs and internships, and schedule interviews
Assisting students with developing a LinkedIn profile
Promoting career services and career events around the campus -Social media (Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
) -Blogs – Relevant online platforms including career services webpage
Assist with career events
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Leadership skills;
-Communication skills;
-Listening skills;
-Self-motivated;
-Knowledgeable with resume & cover letter review;
-Approachability;
-Preparedness;
-Compassion and genuineness;
-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
-Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Must be a current UIW student
Required Work Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable with resume & cover letter review & presentations
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Work Hours
Peer career coaches will work approximately 20 hours/wk (weeks 1-14 ) and 8 hours/wk (weeks 15-19).
Physical Demands
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU978PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 09/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Director of Career Services
Salary
Open Date 08/04/2023
Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
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