Career Peer Program 2026-2027

Career Peers assist the Career Center (CC) in extending career services and information to the UMBC student body. Students must be able to commit to work both Fall and Spring semesters (sorry, no exceptions). 

Duties and Responsibilities: Use your communications skills and your proof-reading skills to assist fellow students during drop-in resume/cover letter reviews (must be available between 2-4 p.m. on at least one day of the week); facilitate workshops/seminars; design and present group information sessions to student organizations, residence halls, and other groups; assist with special events; conduct outreach to student organizations in one of three colleges (Engineering and Information Technology, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural and Mathematical Sciences); work closely with the CC staff on special projects as needed.  Training will be provided. Hours:  10-12 per week. Work one evening weekly from  5-7 p.m. (virtual). 

Note: All majors encouraged to apply. Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible (see instructions below).         

 Watch this brief YouTube video about the Career Peer Program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRQbjEsy5nU&t=10s

Qualifications

Continuing, currently registered student with at least a 2.75 G.P.A.; strong interest in helping others and working with students, staff, employers, and faculty; in good academic standing; excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills/team player; experience with public speaking preferred; however, we will train in this area; ability to use tact and diplomacy when working with others (both in person and virtually); previous or current involvement in campus organizations or activities helpful; basic computer skills (MS Word, Power Point/Canva, Webex, Google, or other virtual platforms, knowledge of Handshake required); detail-oriented, dependable, and reliable; initiative and enthusiasm. Some evening hours and occasional week-ends required. 

Excellent opportunity for Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Instructional Systems Development, English, or Theatre majors.  However, this opportunity is open to ALL MAJORS. 

Note:  Must be available to attend a mandatory training program in late August.  For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible. 

Please complete the Career Peer application (required): 

https://forms.gle/7RNj8cpPt2EbwFcZ6

Please use your UMBC email when  accessing the application. Be sure to upload your Fall 2026 schedule (week view) format, and a cover letter (optional) in #2: “Attach other required documents.” NOTE: If you are uploading more than one document, you may need to merge them to one.