Peer Career Mentor - Velma Fudge Honors Program

Albany State University; Albany (GA); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 22.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Albany State University seeks Peer Career Mentors for the Velma Fudge Honors Program to coach peers on career readiness. You will assist with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and career exploration using the Focus2Career, Handshake, and Steppingblocks platforms.

Mentors gain leadership and professional communication experience, while supporting first-year honors students on career assessments and pathway planning.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled, degree-seeking 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.

Responsabilidades

• Resume and application support (approximately 35%). Review and give feedback on peers' resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and LinkedIn profiles; help tailor materials to internships, scholarships, graduate programs, and jobs; refer complex cases to Career Services.
• Mock interviews and professional skills (approximately 25%). Conduct mock interviews, coach on professional communication and elevator pitch, assist with workshops led by Career Services or facilitators.
• Career exploration and planning (approximately 25%). Guide first-year Honors students through Focus2Career assessments and help draft career pathway plans; help peers with Handshake profiles and salary outcomes in Steppingblocks.
• Outreach, records, and program support (approximately 15%). Promote events, record mentoring contacts, collect participation data, attend trainings, and support related duties.

Conhecimentos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Reliability

Punctuality

Confidentiality (FERPA)

Student coaching

Formação

Undergraduate student at Albany State University

Ferramentas

Handshake

Focus2Career

Steppingblocks

LinkedIn

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Descrição da vaga

Job Title: Peer Career Mentor - Velma Fudge Honors Program
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary:
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 305477

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

Peer Career Mentors are high-achieving students who coach Honors Program peers on career readiness. Working with Career Services staff, mentors lead one-on-one and small-group sessions on resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, and career exploration. They also help peers use Focus2Career, Handshake, and Steppingblocks and connect them to employer events, internships, and the Student Employment Experiential Learning (SEEL) initiative.

The role advances Title III Activity 9 goals: first-year career assessments and pathway plans, higher participation in career programs, and stronger use of career technology platforms. Mentors gain leadership, coaching, and professional communication experience that strengthens their own career readiness.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Resume and application support (approximately 35%)

• Review and give 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.

Mock interviews and professional skills (approximately 25%)

• Conduct mock interviews (behavioral, technical, graduate school, and virtual formats) and debrief with 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 contracted facilitators.

Career exploration and planning (approximately 25%)

• Guide first-year Honors students through Focus2Career assessments and help them draft an individualized career pathway plan.
• Help peers create and complete Handshake profiles and explore occupational and salary outcomes in Steppingblocks.
• Promote and connect peers to career fairs, employer information sessions, internships, job shadowing, and SEEL placements.

Outreach, records, and program support (approximately 15%)

• Promote career events through classroom announcements, Honors Program meetings, and approved social media.
• Record every mentoring contact in the designated tracking system (date, student, service type, follow-up).
• Help collect participation data and satisfaction surveys used for Title III reporting.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled, degree-seeking 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage

* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle

* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Other Information

Training and Expectations

Training. Mentors complete paid onboarding before serving peers: resume review standards, mock interview facilitation, Focus2Career/Handshake/Steppingblocks navigation, FERPA and confidentiality, and contact documentation. Ongoing monthly trainings and check-ins are required.

Performance expectations

• Hold posted mentoring hours and meet a minimum number of peer contacts each month, as set by the supervisor.
• Log every mentoring contact within 48 hours.
• Support Activity 9 targets, including first-year Honors students completing a career assessment and pathway plan.
• Model professional dress, conduct, and communication.
• Receive a written performance review each semester; continued employment depends on performance, eligibility, and funding.