Peer Coach - Career Design Center
Do you enjoy hearing about career goals? Do get excited about helping others navigate toward their future goals? If so, the Career Design Center is looking for Peer Coaches to guide and motivate students one-on-one as they develop goals related to seeking opportunities in preparation for life after college.
In this job, you will be paid and...
- Become one of the best. You'll learn the strategies to build the best resumes, cover letters and online profiles that will show recruiters why they should pay attention.
- Explore majors and career paths while engaging in continuous training in the area of career development
- Help other students develop eye-catching resumes, cover letters and online profiles, as well as mastering the art of job and internship searching.
- Conquer your fears. Coaching others is just not your thing. Don't worry! As a peer coach, you'll learn tips that will make you a pro in no time and gain confidence that you’ll carry through life.
Perks
- Get paid while learning the top skills employers are looking for
- An opportunity to engage with contacts that can expand your professional network
- Expert guidance and support in designing a life and career that is uniquely yours
- Career Design Center swag including the Design your Life book and workbook, exclusive t-shirts, and pennants and the opportunity to win other exclusive prizes.
- Coffee or tea during every shift and other snacks throughout the year.
- Access to ring lights and various backgrounds to take all the professional selfies you want
- Leaderboard with various opportunities for accessing new opportunities and prizes based on engagement
Schedule & Pay:
Successful candidates must be able to come in-person to 259 Capen Hall, North Campus to work. You must have 10-20 hours of availability during the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. There may be limited evening opportunities available. Pay range for this position is $13.20 to $13.70 dependent on degree program. This position can be work-study eligible.
Qualifications:
Open to all undergraduate and graduate level students of any degree area
Extremely reliable and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about mentoring others
Interview Process:
1. There is a rolling application deadline for this position. Please apply through Bullseye powered by Handshake with your cover letter, resume and a PDF of your class schedule.
2. Complete the Big Interview Assignment answering the question “Tell me about a time when you…” at: https://buffalo.biginterview.com/, sign in using your UBIT name, Click on “Assignments” and enter code 3334ee
If you we feel you are a fit for the job based on your application and Big Interview Assignment completion, we will email you and message you on Bullseye powered by Handshake (make sure your notifications are turned on) to set-up a virtual or in-person interview with a Career Design Center staff member.