Student – Career Guide

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a creative and proactive student to provide student support at the Career and Internship's Career Hub. The role offers a 20-hour weekly schedule, Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm, on UVU's campus in Orem, Utah.

You will assist students with resumes, cover letters, and interview tips, while promoting Handshake and PathwayU usage. You’ll help with Career Fair events and campus outreach, and contribute fresh ideas to broaden access to career resources.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Able to work 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
• Future semester schedule to be determined after hire.
• Reliable, strong work ethic.
• Creative thinker with ideas for student engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for helping peers with career development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front-line face of the Career Hub with professionalism.
• Provide walk-in career resources information and resume basics.
• Meet with students to create or improve resumes and cover letters.
• Provide basic interviewing tips and information.
• Educate students on Handshake and PathwayU usage.
• Assist with marketing and execution of Career Center events.
• Contribute ideas to improve Career Hub initiatives and outreach.
• Assist with various projects and other duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Resume writing

Creativity

Event coordination

Tools

Handshake

PathwayU

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking a creative and proactive student to provide student support at the Career and Internship's Career Hub.

This shift is Monday through Friday, 9am - 1pm, for a total of 20 hours/week.

• The Career Guide will be expected to work Monday- Friday from 9 am – 1 pm
• Serve as the front-line face of the Career Hub with professionalism and excellent interpersonal qualities.
• Provide walk-in career resources information and resume writing basics.
• Meet with students to assist in the creation or improvement of resumes and cover letters, encouraging creative approaches to showcase their skills.
• Provide basic interviewing tips and information.
• Educate and inform students on the use and functionality of Handshake and PathwayU
• Understand additional UVU resources and be able to direct students if necessary
• Assist with the marketing and execution of Career and Internship Center events (i.e., Career Fairs, Information Sessions, etc.).
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the effectiveness and reach of Career and Internship Center initiatives such as visiting classes or handing out flyers to help share awareness of the Career Hub resources
• Assist with a variety of projects and other duties as assigned.

• Must be a current UVU Student
• Must be able to work 9 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday.
• Work schedule for future semesters to be determined after hire with another Career Guide.

• Must be reliable and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to think creatively and propose new ideas for student engagement and career services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for helping peers with their career development.