Part-Time Career Services Peer Mentor

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (UT) invites applicants for a Career Peer Mentor role in the Career Services office. You will greet visitors, assist students with Handshake and Focus2, offer resume and job-search support, and help schedule appointments in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

As a SLCC student, you will work 15–20 hours per week, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with staff to keep offices organized and responsive.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled SLCC student.
• Ability to work 15–20 hours per week.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, email).
• Willingness to learn and help others in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Handshake, Focus2, or other career platforms.
• Previous customer service or peer support experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist walk-ins, ensuring all visitors feel welcomed and respected.
• Help students activate and navigate Handshake, Focus2, and other tools.
• Provide resume and job search support (within scope of training).
• Schedule appointments and manage daily schedule updates.
• Answer phone calls and voicemails professionally and accurately.
• Refer students, employers, and faculty to appropriate staff when needed.
• Keep all areas clean, organized, and student-ready.
• Support students using the Bruin Closet and track inventory.
• Tidy, restock, and manage donations in accordance with guidelines.
• Follow opening/closing and weekly checklists.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professionalism in all interactions.
• Assist with event prep, marketing tasks, and tabling when assigned.
• Practice and apply strong communication, time management, and follow-through.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Multitasking

Education

SLCC student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Email

Handshake

Focus2

Job description

Salt Lake Community College (UT) invites applicants for a Career Peer Mentor role in the Career Services office. You will greet visitors, assist students with Handshake and Focus2, offer resume and job-search support, and help schedule appointments in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

As a SLCC student, you will work 15–20 hours per week, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with staff to keep offices organized and responsive.