Peer Career Consultant (PCC)

Title: Peer Career Consultant (PCC)

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Continuing & Professional Studies

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $12/hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Peer Career Consultant (PCCs) are undergraduate students who serve as pivotal members of the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) team. In addition to serving as the front-line contact for students, parents, alumni, and employers, PCCs also serve a critical role in many other functions of the Career Center. They are trained to develop the skills and expertise needed to assist their peers with career-related needs.

Required Experience:

While candidates with some or all of the qualifications listed above will be given preference, there is no experience that is absolutely required, and you will be trained.

Additional Considerations:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting drop-in hours, assisting students in 1:1 meetings on topics such as:
• Resume Review
• Cover Letter Review
• Handshake System Overview
• Handshake Profile Completion

In addition, PCCs will be trained to:

• Contribute to Career Center social media by developing and being featured in social media posts and reels
• Assist with workshops and presentations
• Attend regular trainings
• Assist with CCPD events such Career Fairs
• Represent the CCPD at branded tabling at UMW events such as Admissions Open Houses and answer questions from prospective/admitted students and guests
• Act as a front-line employer liaison
• Staff the reception area: answering phones, greet guests who arrive in person, check in students and alumni for appointments, and notify coaches that appointments have arrived

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.