Honors Career Coach & Resume Mentor

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany State University seeks a Peer Career Mentor to assist Honors Program students with resumes, mock interviews, and career exploration. You will coach peers on materials, LinkedIn, and Handshake while connecting them to events and opportunities.

The role requires current undergraduate status, 3.0 GPA, and availability for evening events. Training and paid onboarding are provided, with emphasis on FERPA and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Albany State University undergraduate in good academic and conduct standing.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior classification.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, maintained throughout employment.
• Full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) each semester of employment.
• Completed resume reviewed by Career Services and a completed Handshake profile before the start date.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to give feedback respectfully.
• Ability to keep student information confidential consistent with FERPA.
• Internship, leadership, tutoring, peer-mentoring, or student-employment experience.
• Familiarity with Handshake, Focus2Career, Steppingblocks, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Availability for some evening events and career fairs.
• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
• Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to relate to students from various backgrounds and first-generation college students.
• Organization and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide written and verbal feedback on peers' resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and LinkedIn profiles.
• Help peers tailor application materials to internships, scholarships, graduate programs, and jobs.
• Refer complex cases to Career Services professional staff.
• Conduct mock interviews (behavioral, technical, graduate school, and virtual formats) and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach peers on professional communication, workplace etiquette, and the elevator pitch.
• Assist with interview-preparation and professional-skills workshops led by Career Services or contractors.
• Guide first-year Honors students through Focus2Career assessments and pathway plans.
• Help peers create Handshake profiles and explore occupational and salary outcomes in Steppingblocks.
• Promote and connect peers to career fairs, employer information sessions, internships, and SEEL placements.
• Promote career events through announcements and meetings; record participation data.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings and perform other related duties.

Job description

Albany State University seeks a Peer Career Mentor to assist Honors Program students with resumes, mock interviews, and career exploration. You will coach peers on materials, LinkedIn, and Handshake while connecting them to events and opportunities.

The role requires current undergraduate status, 3.0 GPA, and availability for evening events. Training and paid onboarding are provided, with emphasis on FERPA and confidentiality.