Career Center Peer

Position Title: Career Peer

Department Name: Leslie Ferrick McCafferty Career Center

Department Hours of Operation:  8:30am-4:30pm

Number of Openings: 2

Minimum Hours Required Per Shift: 8

Pay: $15

Start Date:  September 9th, 2026 (Subject to Change)

End Date: December 16th, 2026 (Subject to Change)

Emmanuel College Commitment:
At Emmanuel College, we believe that student employment plays a crucial role in fostering success by bridging classroom learning with real-world experience. When students engage in meaningful work opportunities, they not only apply their academic knowledge but also develop essential skills that enhance their overall educational journey.

Emmanuel College is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with a working and learning environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. No person will be denied employment, admission, or educational opportunity, or otherwise be discriminated against or harassed based on race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, veteran or active military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Emmanuel College commits itself to diversity and encourages its hiring supervisors to review, recruit, and consider qualified minority, female, disabled and Vietnam era veteran candidates, and encourages such candidates to apply for work at the College.

Department Overview:
Career preparation is an integral aspect of the undergraduate experience at Emmanuel. Our Career Center supports and guides students in realizing their career aspirations while educating and empowering them to take an active role in their professional development.

Recognizing that career development is a process that happens over time, our Career Center staff is committed to meeting students wherever they are in the process, from exploration and discovery to choosing a career and embarking on a purposeful future.

Our Services:

The Career Center partners with students in the areas of:

• Résumé and cover letter coaching
• Personal marketing and branding
• Social media profile reviews
• Individual career advising
• Networking skill development
• Interview preparation
• Graduate program selection and advising
• Mentorship connections

About the Position:
The Emmanuel College Career Center is seeking candidates for the position of Career Peer. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Career Education, the Career Peer will provide individual and/or group counseling through appointments and walk-ins to current students. Career Peers will be trained and are expected to stay up-to-date with best practices and collaborate with the Assistant Director of Career Education on growing outreach to students across campus.

Applicants are required to have completed the INT1001 course

Responsibilities Include:

• Advise students on finding on- and off-campus jobs, resume and cover letter writing, career path exploration, and interview prep
• Assist students with navigating HireSaints, CareerConnect, job boards, LinkedIn, and more
• Represent the Career Center at on-campus events as assigned (this may be student-only events or Admissions events with families)
• Present on career topics for clubs/organizations
• Assist with INT1001 including prep work before course, assisting with grading, and clarifying assignments/lessons in meetings
• Assist with the creation of new career content (documents, videos, and more) to ensure access to key information for all students
• Respond and monitor the Career Center email and phone
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent writing skills
• Critical attention to detail
• Strong self-motivator
• Communication
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Applicants are required to have completed the INT1001 course
• Public Speaking

Professional Skills Development

Students in the Career Peer position will develop skills in the following:

Career & Self-Development

• The individual in this role will be a self-motivator and able to take initiative and responsibility for their own work.

Communication

• Through welcoming and assisting visitors, answering phone calls, and providing support to students, faculty, and employers verbal communication skills will be improved. Various projects such as designing event flyers and wrap-up documents will increase written communication skills.

Critical Thinking

• The individual in this role will problem-solve by troubleshooting login issues and other technical difficulties with HireSaints and CareerConnect. The handling of appointments and administrative tasks will increase attention to detail skills.

Teamwork

• Career Peers will collaborate within the Career Center team

Technology

• Students will navigate and assisting with career management systems (HireSaints and CareerConnect) and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Professionalism

• Students will always represent the Career Center in a professional manner.

Equity & Inclusion

• Students will welcome and assist a diverse range of visitors, including students, faculty, and employers, while fostering an inclusive environment.

Leadership

• Taking on special projects and assisting with event preparation can develop leadership skills.
• Present on career topics for clubs/organizations

Application Instructions:
Please upload your resume and include your class schedule on your resume as well as a cover letter.