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Peer Leader: Student Career Assistant (Career Center)

Carleton College
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The Peer Leader Program serves to synthesize the work of these 11 offices into one developmental experience for students’ current and prospective aspirations. These roles not only allow students the platform to work with staff to create programming, resources, and peer support for the campus community but also offer students opportunities to think critically about and commit diligently to their own development and skill attainment. 

The Career Center helps students explore the wide range of opportunities available to them during their time at Carleton and as they prepare for life after graduation. Student Career Assistants (SCAs) play an integral role in this process.

Student Career Assistants may specialize in a variety of areas including peer coaching, communications, event planning, assessment, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Peer Support & Coaching

  • Assist students on a drop-in and appointment basis and answer general questions about: exploring majors and occupations, pursuing internships and jobs (both domestic and international), locating gap-year opportunities, writing and editing cover letters & résumés, preparing for interviews, networking effectively, applying for funding for externships and internships, and other career-related topics
  • Hold approximately 8 to 10 office hours in the Career Center

Welcome & Office Support

  • Welcome students, visitors, alumni, faculty, staff, etc. to the Career Center and assist them as needed
  • General office support, including: directing appointments and drop-ins, tracking event participation, hanging posters, data entry, etc.

Create & Assist with Career Center Events

  • Assist with Career Center events, projects, and programs (preparation, marketing, facilitating, etc.)
  • Promote Career Center events and programs through student channels/networks on campus
  • Create and facilitate career-related programs to meet Carleton students’ career-related needs and interests
  • Collaborate with offices on campus to bring different perspectives to programming initiatives
  • Present on various career-related topics, both in-person and virtually

Additional Responsibilities

  • Attend all training throughout the year, the weekly staff meeting (Tuesdays during Common Time), and regular one-on-one meetings with the professional staff  supervisor
  • Generate interest and approachability of the Career Center to engage more students in attending programming and appointment/drop-ins with the Career Center
  • Engage in personal and professional development while working with the Career Center
  • Video editing, social media, and other marketing and communications support may be possible
  • Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Enthusiasm for helping other students and supporting their career-related and personal goals
  • Ability to effectively manage high volumes of student drop-ins, balanced with project work/other duties
  • Attention to detail, ability to complete tasks from start to finish, and great organizational skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute to an effective team, leveraging training topics to enhance skills
  • Understanding of and ability to support students with diverse identities, abilities, and learning styles
  • Ability to work 10 hours per week during the term, with an opportunity to work during breaks as desired
  • Be able to commit for the full academic year of employment, with a mandatory start in Fall 2024
  • Ability to attend all SCA training sessions during the annual fall training.  SCAs are also required to participate in aspects of New Student Week to support the arrival of new students.

NOTE: Due to the level of SCA responsibilities, SCAs must be able to attend all required training and are unable to split their hours/hold other on-campus employment while employed with the Career Center to be considered for employment. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply via Handshake–search for “Peer Leader” and locate the application for the “Student Career Assistants”.  Upload and submit a cover letter and résumé.

Your cover letter should address the following:

  • What excites you most about joining the Career Center team?
  • What leadership skills would you bring to this position and how do you hope to further enhance those skills?
  • What involvement you have had with the Career Center? How that has inspired you to apply for the SCA role?
  • Previous volunteer or work experience related to this position, supporting students, etc.

Cover Letters should be addressed to:

Co-supervisors Sarah Rechtzigel and Shannon Lehwald
Carleton College Career Center, Johnson House
1 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057

Application Resources

We recommend applicants make an appointment or visit SCA drop-in hours to review application materials before submitting. Appointments can be made with an SCA or a career coach via Handshake.

Carleton is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation regarding this position, email OAR@carleton.edu, contact Sam Thayer (sthayer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4464) or Elijah Genheimer (egenheimer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4500).

QUESTIONS

Contact Sarah Rechtzigel or Shannon Lewald.