Student: Career Peer Advisor - Student Engagement, 2026-27

Augsburg University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minnesota Sick and Safe Time

Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Left

Job summary

Augsburg University is seeking a part-time Career Peer Advisor to support fellow students with major and career planning. You will mentor peers through career education, offer resume and cover letter reviews, and assist with internship search strategies.

The role includes paid onboarding, front desk support, and staff at Career Center workshops and events. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential for success in this student-facing position on campus.

Qualifications

• Current Augsburg University student in good academic standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and facilitating presentations.
• Friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic about engaging with fellow students.
• Excellent customer service skills and a welcoming attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team.
• Comfortable learning and using technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Connect with Augsburg students to mentor them in major and career decisions through career education.
• Staff drop-in hours to assist resume/cover letter reviews and internship strategies.
• Attend training and regular meetings to develop career management skills.
• Promote career resources, events, and services across campus.
• Assist with planning, promoting, and staffing Career Center workshops and events.
• Welcome visitors at Career Center events and help with setup and check-in.
• Gather student feedback to improve programs and outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Technology platforms

Tools

Handshake

Navigate

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Part-time
• Job Classification: Student employee
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
• Department: Strommen Center
• Type of employment: Student

Company Description

Augsburg Universityis committed to helping ourstudentexplore their vocation. As aUniversity with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our studentsas they seek to match those gifts with the needs of theUniversity and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful workexperience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission ofeducatingstudents to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Job Description

As an integral part of the Strommen team, Career Peer Advisors will connect with the student body of Augsburg. Peer Advisors (PAs) mentor students in making effective major and career choices through career education and career-related activities.

Peer advisors have the opportunity to expand skills in communicating, presenting, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. Additionally, PAs staff in drop-in hours to assist Augsburg students on resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job searching strategies, and other career related topics. PAs take part in training and regular meetings to develop their career management skills.

This role includes paid onboarding and training; specific dates will be shared and discussed during the interview process.

Student Engagement

• Serve as a student ambassador for the Strommen Center by promoting career resources, events, and services across campus.
• Conduct classroom presentations and outreach presentations to student organizations, residence halls, and campus groups.
• Build relationships with student organizations to increase collaboration and participation in Career Center programs.
• Table at campus events, involvement fairs, orientation programs, and other outreach opportunities.
• Engage students in conversations about career development and connect them with appropriate Career Center resources.
• Assist with planning and implementing student engagement initiatives throughout the academic year.
• Help identify creative ways to reach students who may not currently utilize Career Center services.
• Program & Event Support
• Assist with planning, promoting, and staffing Career Center workshops, employer events, career fairs, networking events, and other programs.
• Welcome students and guests at Career Center events and assist with event setup, check-in, and cleanup.
• Represent the Career Center at campus-wide events and collaborative programming.
• Gather student feedback to help improve programs and outreach efforts.

Student and Front Desk Support

• Welcome visitors to the Strommen Center and serve as the first point of contact.
• Handle all front desk and administrative duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, etc.
• Assist students with Navigate and Handshake, our online career portal.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter writing, beginning steps of job and internship searches, and connecting to career planning resources.
• Attend regular supervisor check-ins and staff meetings as able.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. This includes wiping down desks, taking out trash etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits
  

Qualifications

• Current Augsburg University student in good academic standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and facilitating presentations.
• Friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic about engaging with fellow students.
• Excellent customer service skills and a welcoming attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team.
• Comfortable learning and using technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at [e-mail]. Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.

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