Career Peer Mentor

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Type of Position:
Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Career Education

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Career Peer Mentors (CPM) work in the Career Studio, an open concept environment where U of A students can drop in without an appointment located in the Student Success Center. CPMs provide one-on-one and group advising/coaching in a variety of career-related areas, including resume and cover letter reviews, interview tips and mock interviews, and job/internship search assistance, among others. CPM’s are friendly and reliable with great interpersonal skills, who are looking for an opportunity to motivate their peers to set and achieve their career goals. CPMs have the opportunity to represent the Offices of Career Connections and the Career Studio in presentations to student organizations on campus and assist at career fairs and events.
The Offices of Career Connections utilizes the 8 NACE career competencies to help prepare students for their future careers. These competencies include; leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, technology, career and self development, and professionalism. In this role, you will learn about these competencies while preparing yourself for your future career and supporting your peers.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA each semester

• Must be currently enrolled, full-time student at U of A

Preferred Qualifications:

• A rising sophomore, junior, May 2025 senior, or graduate student at the time of employment (August 2024). 

• Available up to 15 hours/week during Career Studio hours (Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Schedule determined on a semesterly basis. Hours are based on individual availability and collective group needs during scheduling process. 

• Work Study Award Requirement: Federal Work Study award preferred 

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Strong ability to assist/advise U of A students 

• Strong communication, presenting, mentoring, problem-solving skills 

• Basic editing and punctuation skills 

• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Sharepoint, etc.) 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment 

• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this position 

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$13.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Riley Barry, Assistant Director - Career Studio, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Lifting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
No