Career Peer Advisors
Career Peers are employed for 10 hours per week and need to commit for the entire academic year. They also need to be available for training the week before classes begin in Fall Quarter.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop working knowledge of resource materials, computer equipment, and computer programs in the Career Resource Room.

• Assist students in the beginning stages of their career planning process to locate career materials in the Career Resource Room, and provide appropriate referrals to advisors, counselors, or other campus agencies as needed.

• Assist students with GAUCHOLINK registration and web based searches for part-time, internship and career employment options based on student interest, class and skill levels.

• Trouble shoot questions for seniors applying for positions through the Campus Interview Program.

• Maintain Career Library including solicitation, revision, and organization of current materials.

• Maintain and refer students to appropriate binders, handouts, and resources relevant to students’ needs.

• Actively develop a working knowledge of agency and campus referral sources in the areas of career development, internship, and job search.

• Conduct formal/informal presentations to faculty, staff and students regarding career planning resources and activities.

• Assist Career Counselors with program development and implementation of career specialty areas.

• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and training of new Career Peer Advisors.

• Provide tours of Career Resource Room as requested.