Peer Career Advisor 2026-27

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO? Kristin Baker WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN? 5400 Federal Work Study, Career Center WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?) 2026-09-01 JOB PURPOSE: We are looking for someone who is energetic, an effective communicator and a self-starter as well as detail-oriented with a commitment to serving students in regard to career planning. PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY: Resume, uploaded - Please include a brief note about your hobbies and/or extracurricular activities on you resume. We’d love to learn more about what you enjoy outside of work! Cover letter, uploaded. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets with individual students and provides guidance about how to conduct career research. Meets with students to conduct resume reviews and critique cover letters and other job search correspondence. Provides job search, internship search, and interviewing information and tips to students. Provides students with information about graduate and professional school search and application process. Attend and represent the Career Center during campus events. Maintains high level of confidentiality and respect for students, staff and faculty. Provides administrative support to the Career Center including welcoming visitors to the center, answering telephone calls and emails, and scheduling appointments. Assists in updating information in the online internship and job database, Handshake. Promotes career planning across campus and helps to market career related events. RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY: Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College. SCHEDULE: 6-8 hrs. per week, mostly weekdays, some evening and weekend events. RATE OF PAY: $16.80 per hour WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT: Federal or L&C Work Study required CORE COMPETENCIES GAINED: Communication Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization. Critical Thinking Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Teamwork Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. ( Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Eligibility to Work In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment. At Lewis & Clark College, we’re excited to offer a variety of student positions tailored for our current students! Most of these opportunities are available exclusively to those with a Federal Work-Study (FWS) or Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS) award included in their financial aid package. If you have an FWS award, you’re welcome to apply for any jobs posted. If you have an LCWS award, you can apply for both Lewis & Clark positions and non-work-study roles. For our non-work-study students, there are also great opportunities available—just look for the jobs that specify they don't require work-study eligibility. Remember, all student positions require you to be currently enrolled, so make sure you check each posting for specific details! Student work not only helps you earn money but also equips you with valuable skills and experiences that can enhance your resume and support your future career goals. Whether you're gaining hands‑on experience in your field of study or developing essential soft skills, these positions are stepping stones to your professional journey. If you’re interested in agency or off-campus work-study opportunities, those options are also available to eligible students. We can’t wait to see you thrive in these positions! We are located at 615 S. 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