Career Peer Mentor (Open to Work-Study and Non-Work Study)
TEXAS CAREER ENGAGEMENT | CAREER EDUCATION
CAREER PEER MENTOR
Job Posting Title: Career Peer Mentor (CPMs)
Job Type: Part-Time Employment
Department: Career Education, Texas Career Engagement
Position Open To: Applicants must be enrolled as a sophomore through junior level undergraduate student for the Fall 2021 semester. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to consider participation as a mentor in the BLASTS (Black and Latinx/e Advising Students to Students) Career Peer Mentor Program. Work-Study students are also encouraged to apply.
Earliest Start Date: August 16, 2021
Position Duration: 2021-2022 academic year (with possibility for continuation)
Location: Hybrid/Remote work (Fully Remote until spring 2022)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 3-5 hours per week
Pay: $10 per hour
CPM Job Responsibilities:
· Texas Career Engagement, Career Education is looking to serve all UT students by providing peer to peer career education
· All CPMs serve as ambassadors for Texas Career Engagement to UT students by sharing resources available through Texas Career Engagement and demonstrating value
Skills you’ll gain as a CPM:
· Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
o Advise students on career topics through the lens of their own identity in one-on-one meetings
o Plan and organize events
· Teamwork/Collaboration
o Collaborate with other CPMs to deliver presentations for Texas Career Engagement
o Complete projects/tasks as a team
· Career Management
o Strengthen resume and interview skills
o Conduct effective internship/job searches
· Leadership
o Facilitate group and one-on-one sessions with UT students
o Plan and lead training sessions
o Represent TCE at outside events and activities
· Oral/Written Communications
o Conduct presentations
o Assist students both in groups and one-on-one
o Connect and assist students through email
· Global/Intercultural Fluency
o Assist students of all backgrounds and experiences
o Network with career professionals and recruiters
o Opportunity to support identity specific peer mentor programming
· Professionalism/Work Ethic
o Provide customer service
o Develop and hone time management skills
o Create professional goals
· Digital Technology
o Gain knowledge of TCE resources and services
o Monitor Career Peer Mentor email account and
o Utilize HireUTexas in an administrative role
· Support the Texas Career Engagement with virtual events and programming
· Participate in weekly meetings with other CPMs and supervisor for on-going training, professional development, and planning purposes
· Contribute to the development of the peer mentoring program by participating in meetings and providing feedback
BLASTS Program Focus Collateral:
· Six CPMs will be chosen to serve their direct service hours with mentees in the BLASTS Career Peer Program consisting of:
o Serving Black/African American and Latinx/e University of Texas Austin first- and second-year students
o BLASTS mentors will each meet virtually with an assigned group of mentees weekly to guide them through career education curriculum in a community-building environment
o BLASTS mentors will attend weekly with their supervisor to prepare for upcoming BLAST activities
Essential Required Program Dates:
· Must be available for August 18 & 19 from 9am to 12pm
· Attend weekly on-going trainings held on every Tuesdays from 4-6
Required qualifications
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Evening availability
· Strong skills in relationship development and community building
· Interest in career education topics (no prior experience necessary)
· Interest in expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
· Rising sophomore or higher-class status at end of Spring 2021 semester
· Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; punctuality and professional demeanor.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Questions? Email Nong Xiong (she/her/hers) at nong.xiong@austin.utexas.edu.