College of Education Career Peer Advisor

Job Posting Title:

College of Education Career Peer Advisor

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Hiring Department:

Education - Office of the Dean

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 16, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Position open to: College of Education undergraduate students. Open to work study and non-work study students.

Weekly scheduled hours: 10 - 15 hours per week

Position Duration: Expected to continue through the end of the Fall 2025 semester with the potential to be extended

Purpose

Career Peer Advisors are current undergraduates enrolled in The College of Education who will work with fellow undergraduate students in the College’s Student Affairs Office. The goal is to provide undergraduates extended access to College of Education career services and support the needs of our students. This role will receive extensive training in the policies and procedures within the University and The College of Education. Career Peer Advisors are expected to become familiar with all services offered by the Texas Education Career Engagement office within the College of Education, including resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job/internship fairs, career exploration, and other career related student resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front desk duties, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, serving as lunch and evening coverage for the desk administrators.

• Collaborate with College of Education’s First Year Interest Groups (FIG) and Transfer Interest Groups (TrIGS) facilitators to offer career services workshops.

• Help manage and maintain the Texas Education Career Engagement Canvas pages.

• Offer 1:1 career peer advising appointments to support student needs and help their understanding of UT and CoE policies and procedures.

• Partner with Career Coaches to conduct outreach to current students, graduating seniors, alumni and other necessary student support efforts

• Assist Employer Engagement and Alumni Coordinator with recruitment outreach projects including phone campaigns, virtual presentations, and yield events.

• Attend required CoE events, meetings, and trainings.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current, full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student in the College of Education

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a social security number and work authorization. Students with DACA are eligible.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills

• Exhibit leadership skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Experience and comfort with public speaking

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Exercise a high level or discretion, and uphold privacy and confidentiality of student records

Student Learning Associate with Position

• Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement – Gain an understanding and appreciation for individual differences and develop a sense of global citizenship.

• Personal and Professional Competence – Learn to communicate effectively, pursue goals and maintain

• Learning, Application, and Integration – Acquire, process, and connect information to make decisions.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Learn how to identify issues, reflect, and creatively develop

Salary Range

$15 per hour

Working Conditions

• Work performed in standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Work Shift

• Flexible hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled evening and potential weekend hours

• In-person work requirement

• Hands-on work in student affairs field, providing excellent work experience

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Two references and the applicant's available days and hours

• Letter of in