Peer Career Educator (multiple openings) Department: University Career Center & The President’s Promise Starting Date: Fall 2012 Salary: $8/hr Federal Work-Study funding required Responsibilities & Benefits As a Peer Career Educator (PCE) you will gain transferable skills in peer leadership, customer service and employer relations that will help launch your career after college. Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to help others are a must. PCEs provide peer-to-peer advice; support the Center’s counseling staff; and assist students, parents, and employers who visit the Center’s Resource Room. Additionally, you will receive ongoing professional development that will assist you in your own career planning. Duties · Advise fellow students through peer-to-peer resume critiquing sessions · Assist students with online and printed resources in the Resource Room · Maintain organization of the Resource Room and its materials · Write monthly book reviews · Act as an ambassador for the University Career Center & The President’s Promise with employers, students, faculty, parents and guests at events throughout the year · Assist Center staff with research and projects · Attend weekly Peer Career Educator team meetings · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Federal Work-Study · Desire to help peers and demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations · Strong interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Familiarity with University Career Center & The President’s Promise resources · Preference for applicants who have participated in one or more of The President’s Promise experiences (see presidentspromise.umd.edu for more information) TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and fall class schedule to: Claire Jacobson, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, [log in to unmask]