Peer Advisor II

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a student assistant for the Center for Professional Development and Career Readiness on the Las Vegas, NM campus. The role offers an on-campus, part-time schedule with an hourly rate of $11.00 and fall/spring term employment.

Responsibilities include day-to-day operations support, project assistance, and aiding students with resumes, cover letters, and interview strategies. The position requires active NMHU enrollment and prior clerical experience.

Qualifications

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in clerical/office work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting center staff with day‑to‑day operational duties.
• Assist with specific projects listed in the description.
• Provide help with resume, cover letter and interview prep as part of career services.

Skills

Clerical/office experience

2nd language proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

NMHU student enrolled (6 credits)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Center for Professional Development and Career Readiness, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work‑study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non‑academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

Position Information

Position Title

Department

Department Summary

The Center for Professional Development and Career Readiness provides support for students and alumni with career planning. The center staff can help students and alumni find internships related to their major and learn effective job search skills that showcase classroom knowledge and skills, extra‑curricular activities, work and volunteer experiences. Virtual office hours are available to all students, including online students, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center staff also provide support via email. Access to the resume service, Optimal Resume, and the networking and job/internship seeking site, Handshake, Engage for co‑curricular activities are accessible 24/7 to students.

General Job Description

Job descriptions may include varied and complex duties involving a high degree of responsibility and judgment. May supervise or regularly lead activities of other student employees. Usually requires considerable training or equivalent experience in a specialized or technical field. Skills and/or Duties:

• Designing graphics
• Marketing through Social Media
• Aggregating Data
• Facilitating Groups
• Generating Admissions
• Conduct Presentations
• Managing confidential information
• Utilizing 2nd language proficiency
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties

Supporting the center staff with day to day operational duties as well as specific projects as listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Some clerical/office experience

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled student wanting to gain durable skills in career readiness and professional development for students and alumni.

Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer – Frequently

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $11.00/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Preferred Work Schedule Monday - AM and PM, Tuesday - AM and PM, Wednesday - AM and PM, Thursday - AM and PM, Friday - AM and PM

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall, Spring

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/16/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 07/30/2021

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 12/06/2021

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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