Career Peer, Engineering Career Services
Engineering Career Peer – Job Description
Engineering Career Peers (CPs) are paid student employees within Engineering Career Services (ECS) who support fellow students in developing career readiness skills. CPs facilitate one-on-one career services and assist ECS staff with workshops, programs, and special projects.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one resume reviews, cover letter reviews, elevator pitch coaching, and interview preparation
- Help students navigate career resources including Handshake, ECS guides, and job/internship search tools
- Advise students in early stages of career planning and exploration
- Promote ECS services and events to students, departments, and organizations
- Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new Career Peers
- Attend mandatory biweekly staff meetings
Training & Start Dates: Selected applicants must complete an 8-week, 1-credit hour training course during the second half of the Spring 2027 semester. Paid work begins in Fall 2027. On the first Saturday of Fall 2027, there will be a 3 hour orientation and training session.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Sophomore or above in any Engineering or CS+X undergraduate major
- Available for Spring 2027 second 8-week 1 credit career development class
- Available to work ~ 6 hours/week during the 2027-2028 academic year
- Experience working with students or the public preferred (e.g., work, volunteer, extracurricular activities with student or public facing roles)
Required Skills:
- Adaptable and flexible
- Good listener and communicator
- Reliable, responsible, and accountable
- Positive attitude and open-mindedness
- Eager to learn and help others
- Treats everyone with respect, kindness, and patience
Application Questions (to be submitted with your application):
- Why do you want to be a Career Peer, and what excites you about this role?
- How do you plan to balance academics with this position?
- What is one skill or area you hope to develop through this role?
- Describe any mentoring, teaching, or customer service experience you have (if none, put N/A - prior experience is preferred, not required).
Benefits:
- Compensation: $16.00/hour
- Career Readiness: Gain firsthand experience in career development
- Professional Network: Collaborate with RSOs, campus partners, and ECS staff
- Skill Development: Strengthen leadership, communication, public speaking, and consulting skills
- Professional Support: Receive guidance and mentorship.