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Campus Intern Program (CIP), Career Peer Mentor (Part-time)
Job Description
Position Title
Campus Intern Program (CIP), Career Peer Mentor (Part-time)Open Internally or Externally
ExternalIf faculty, tenure track status
Not ApplicableReports to (title)
Career Education Readiness CoordinatorDepartment
Office of Career Services(Student Affairs)-4B2Requisition Number
C23036Position Type
New positionJob Category
Part-Time Staff - VariableFT/PT
Part-timeInitial Work Location
Taylorsville Redwood CampusStarting Salary
$15.00Job Open Date
05/11/2023Open Until Filled
YesPriority Review Date
06/11/2023Job Summary
About Career Services:
In Career Services, our mission is to bridge the gap between learning & doing by empowering students & alumni through providing accessible resources, intentionally strengthening partnerships, and fostering students’ career readiness skills for meaningful career paths. Career Peer Mentors will aid in this mission by supporting the career development of fellow students through peer education and mentoring.
Job Summary:
A Career Mentor (hopefully you) provides one-on-one and group coaching and support on a variety of career-related topics including resume and cover letter reviews, job searches, mock interviewing, and other resources in our Career Studio. A Career Mentor will also promote Career Services by being an active contributor to events, marketing, workshops, and projects.
Career Mentors also provide excellent front-desk customer service at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus Career Services office over the telephone, e-mail, and in-person to students, staff, faculty, or employers. Career Mentors also assist students with logging into Handshake (our Career-related online platform), scheduling or checking into appointments, and answering front-line questions about services available in Career Services along with directing students to appropriate departments in the college.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities and Skills- Do you have what we are looking for?
- Meet with students in our Career Studio 1:1 or in a group setting to provide guidance on resumes, cover letters, job search and tips, mock interviews, and general resources
- Greet people as they come into the office, on the phone, or in an email with a positive friendly tone, answer questions, provide information, and perform front desk responsibilities
- Work on assigned projects such as case management, marketing, tabling, presentations, etc.
- Willing to provide input, and creative ideas along with problem-solving in the development of Career Services processes, projects, and events to support students
- An understanding/willingness to learn about inclusivity and diversity and work with a diverse population
- Demonstrated professional behaviors through being organized, managing time, completing training and tasks, and being willing to ask questions to learn and grow
- Exhibit interpersonal communication, and human relations such as being patient, friendly, and a team player along with verbal and written communication
- Creative, innovative, motivational, and collaborative, and willing to improve yourself and others
- Safeguard highly sensitive and confidential information
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint and willing to learn additional software
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Salt Lake Community College student.
- 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher during time of application.
- Enrolled in at least 9 academic credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters and 6 credits for the summer semester
- Ability to work 15-20 hours a week
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Flexible, dependable and reliable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e.: listening skills, collaboration, negotiation).
- Have a cheerful disposition and enjoy working with a diverse staff and student body,
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Special Instructions
Training: Don’t stress about needing to know everything beforehand! We will provide robust paid training the week before the start of school in August. Ongoing training and professional development will be also provided.
Benefits to you (in addition to your paycheck):
- Develop your own skills in resume and cover letter writing, career exploration, job/internship searching, and interviewing to help you succeed in your career goals
- Access to career coaches who can support your career growth
- Increased access to networking opportunities with employers to help launch your career success when you graduate
- Opportunity to work on a team of 8-10 Career Mentors in a team culture that promotes teamwork, leadership, diversity, and constant growth and development
Schedule: Flexible Schedule; hours will vary based on our needs and your class schedule. Typical hours will be M-F 8-4:30. 15-20 hours a week will be required. This position contract runs through the Academic Year, from August 2023 through May 2024, with the possibility of working over the summer and/or school breaks.
SLCC Highlights
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body 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 11 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 and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
SLCC Information
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”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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