Peer Career Coach

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Peer Career Coach to support fellow students in their job search journey. This role involves leading one-on-one appointments, presenting valuable resources, and providing feedback on interviews. As a Peer Career Coach, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact on your peers while gaining essential job search skills. With a commitment to helping others succeed, you'll receive training to ensure you're well-prepared. If you're passionate about guiding others and eager to develop your own skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to helping others succeed.
• Desire to learn and teach others.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one appointments with peers.
• Present job search resources to students.
• Provide feedback and confidence in interviews.

Skills

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Teaching Ability

Job Search Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Approximately 7-12 hours per week - schedule TBD.

Working Title	Peer Career Coach
Department	Career Services
Type of Work Study	Federal, Institutional
Building/Office Location	UC - University Center
Work Schedule
Job Description	Do you enjoy helping your peers? Are you looking for a way to make a difference and leave a lasting impact? Would your friends and family describe you as friendly and helpful? Do you want to get a jump-start on your job search knowledge and skills? If so, this position is for you! Career Services is passionate about the students and alumni we serve. Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) will play a key role in educating their peers on job-search practices and ways to find various co-op/internship and full-time positions. PCCs are also vital to our mock interview program and outreach efforts.
Primary Responsibilities	In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Lead one-on-one appointments * Present to classrooms and fellow students on job search resources * Interview students and provide them with feedback and confidence about how to strengthen their interview * Teach others how to use job search tools * Provide LinkedIn profile reviews * Assist with event planning, office programming and management * Make a difference Don't worry, we will provide training on all these tasks so you are prepared to meet the expectations of the position.
Qualifications	What we are looking for: * Commitment to helping others succeed * Desire to learn and teach others * Ability to demonstrate professionalism via attention to detail, responsive communication, and personal responsibility of own work * Authorized to work in the United States * Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check To be considered for this position, make sure to submit both a resume and a cover letter. We would be happy to assist with your resume and cover letter (for this position and/or others), please email us your documents at [e-mail] if you would like them reviewed.
Minimum Education	High School Diploma
Pay Rate	$13 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20251860
Job Open Date	04/15/2025
Job Close Date	05/30/2025
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14800