Alumni & Career Services - Peer Mentor Fall 2026

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Study or MAVworks

Hourly pay

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking energetic Peer Mentors for Alumni & Career Services. You will guide students through resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews, while mentoring their professional goals.

The role supports events, workshops, and career fairs, with an emphasis on confidentiality and customer service. This paid position requires a year-long commitment, the ability to work independently, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Have an interest in helping other college students.
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Be outgoing and energetic and have excellent customer service skills (in person and over the phone).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-on-one to revise resumes and cover letters, and facilitate mock interviews.
• Mentor students about their professional and academic goals.
• Assist with compiling application materials for employment.
• Accurately track and enter student appointment data in Handshake.
• Promote Career Services resources through creative outreach (tabling, classroom presentations).
• Prepare paperwork for student appointments and assist with events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Punctual

Education

Undergraduate student at CMU

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**JOB DESCRIPTION**Alumni & Career Services Peer Mentors help assist fellow students with their professional development by conducting resume & cover letter evaluations, and mock interviews appointments.Alumni & Career Services is seeking energetic, friendly, and motivated students who have a passion for helping others achieve their professional goals. Peer mentors help develop confident, professional, and connected students for lifelong career success. This is accomplished by providing dynamic career coaching and programming to meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce.Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Peer Mentor, you will be expected to fulfill a **year commitment**, primarily assisting with:* Meeting with students one-on-one to revise resumes and cover letters, and facilitating mock interviews* Mentoring students about their professional and academic goals* Assisting students with compiling application materials for finding employment* Accurately tracking and entering student appointment data in Handshake* Actively promoting Career Services resources and information through creative mediums (i.e. campus tabling, classroom presentations, etc.)* Completing tasks and projects, as assigned, including Career Services event assistance* Instructing students on networking for career fairs and tabling events* Preparing paperwork for your student appointments* Completing special outreach projects for Career Services* Assisting our Career Coordinators with planning and preparing for networking events* Conduct workshops and classroom and special group presentations, job and career fairs, campus recruiting, Handshake management, and etiquette dinners/lunches.Our CultureCareer Services empowers students and alumni to achieve their career goals by providing comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and meaningful opportunities. Through career exploration, workshops, fairs, and on-campus employer visits, we foster an environment where students can actively shape their career paths. We also collaborate with employers to build strong connections with the campus community, helping them meet their recruitment needs and hiring goalsOpportunity* Develop and strengthen your professional development and customer service skills* Become a resource for students regarding how to navigate and understand all aspects of Career Services* Understand and reflect on your own career development and journeyTrainingPeer Mentors are considered an essential part of Alumni & Career Services and will be required to attend training sessions at the beginning of the semester, as well as scheduled team meetings to ensure they are providing customers with the most effective and accurate feedback and information. Qualifications* Have an interest in helping other college students* Demonstrate excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication* Be able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems* Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented* Be outgoing and energetic and have excellent customer service skills (in person and over the phone)* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite* Maintain professional behavior and dress appropriately (business casual)* Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student information* Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a team of professionals and other students* Ability to show high proficiency in reviewing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews* Be a current undergraduate CMU student in good academic standingCompensation* **Work Study or MAVworks** award required; to verify your award status, view the “Financial Aid Offers” link in your MAVzone* Students will start at an hourly rate of $16.50To Apply & QuestionsSubmit a professional resume and cover letter to Handshake.For questions about the application process or position, please email Brendan Ryan ([e-mail])For more information about the Alumni & Career Services office, visit our website: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume