Graduate Career Coach (Peer) - Part-Time, Student-Focused

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX seeks a part-time Career Services Peer Coach to guide students in building career readiness and professional development. You will offer drop-in coaching, deliver weekly workshops, and connect students with UIW Career Services resources.

Responsibilities include resume and internship guidance, workshop development, and tracking student engagement while collaborating with faculty, staff, and employers.

Qualifications

• Current UIW Graduate or Doctoral student.
• Experience with working with diverse individuals.
• Prior experience in mentoring, advising, teaching, leadership, or similar roles.
• Prior experience with developing and presenting workshops or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled drop-in coaching hours to assist students with career readiness and professional development.
• Assist students with resume development, internship and job search strategies, LinkedIn, Handshake, networking, interviewing, and career fair preparation.
• Develop and present at least one career readiness workshop or presentation each week.
• Maintain records of student interactions, coaching sessions, workshops, and engagement activities.
• Provide weekly updates to Career Services staff regarding student engagement, questions, trends, and areas of need.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Career resources familiarity

Collaboration

Education

UIW Graduate/Doctoral student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handshake

LinkedIn

Job description

University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX seeks a part-time Career Services Peer Coach to guide students in building career readiness and professional development. You will offer drop-in coaching, deliver weekly workshops, and connect students with UIW Career Services resources.

Responsibilities include resume and internship guidance, workshop development, and tracking student engagement while collaborating with faculty, staff, and employers.