Student Employment - Career Peer Mentor, Career Services(part-time)

Career Peer Mentor

Career Peer Mentors serve as the first point of contact in the Career Services office. This role is central to supporting students with job searches, resume building, appointments, and career exploration resources. As a representative of Career Services, you will provide outstanding customer service, help maintain daily office functions, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and organized environment.

Front Desk & Student Support:

• Greet and assist walk-ins, ensuring all visitors feel welcomed and respected.
• Help students activate and navigate Handshake, Focus2, and other tools.
• Provide resume and job search support (within scope of training).
• Schedule appointments and manage daily schedule updates.
• Answer phone calls and voicemails professionally and accurately.
• Refer students, employers, and faculty to appropriate staff when needed.

Career Studio & Bruin Closet:

• Keep all areas clean, organized, and student-ready.
• Support students using the Bruin Closet and track inventory.
• Tidy, restock, and manage donations in accordance with guidelines.

Administrative Duties:

• Follow opening/closing and weekly checklists.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professionalism in all interactions.
• Assist with event prep, marketing tasks, and tabling when assigned.
• Practice and apply strong communication, time management, and follow-through.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled SLCC student.
• Ability to work 1520 hours per week.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, email).
• Willingness to learn and help others in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Handshake, Focus2, or other career platforms.
• Previous customer service or peer support experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.