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Job Summary

Career Peers, professionally trained by Career Services staff, co-explore career resources with UM-Dearborn students, offering guidance on resume reviews, job search strategies, interview tips, and more! Each Peer may have opportunities to lead a special project, such as social media campaigns, podcasting, or researching best practices in the field! Career Peers provide essential front desk support by serving as the first point of contact for the office. In this role, students will gain a variety of opportunities for professional growth and development by attending career readiness workshops & Career Services events & programming. 

Career Services supports UM-Dearborn students and recent alumni with career exploration and planning, job preparation, and developing job search skills. We facilitate connections between students, employers, and the community by providing a wide range of events and guidance that help students achieve their career goals! 

Responsibilities*

Facilitate and co-explore with UM-Dearborn students on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search strategies, and major & career exploration.Make appropriate recommendations for follow-up appointments and campus resources, as well as maintain accurate daily records of all interactions with students.Participate in Career Services events and perform other Career Services office duties as needed. Promote Career Services programs, events, & resources. Engage in mandatory career education training and professional development throughout the academic year provided by Career Services.Required Qualifications*

Positive attitude and genuinely enjoys helping people.Must have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen actively and engage professionally with others.Ability to work with a diverse campus community of students, staff, alumni, and employers.Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.Desired Qualifications*Ability to work the full academic year (September 2025 - April 2026).Able to use Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Spreadsheets comfortably.Federal Work Study Eligible. How You'll GrowProfessionalism: Students will be able to understand effective and healthy work habits, including the importance of adding value to a larger community or workplace and accomplishing shared goals.Career and Self-Development: Students will be able to explore and identify personal and professional goals by leveraging strengths, relationships, and career readiness opportunities.Communication: Students will be able to effectively share information, ideas, and perspectives with different audiences. Critical Thinking: Students will be able to approach problems by understanding context, anticipating needs and actions, and analyzing relevant information.   Work ScheduleFlexible work hours. We will work around your schedule.Career Peers will undergo an evaluation for rehire at the end of each semester.Position is not guaranteed for more than one semester. Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.