Career Peer Mentor - Student Employment at Saint Xavier University – Chicago, Illinois

The Career Peer Mentor (CPM) is a student leadership position within the Career Development Center (CDC). The CPMs will provide peer-to-peer support to fellow students in their career exploration and job search processes. This role involves assisting students with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, job and internship search strategies, and navigating career resources. The CPMs serve as ambassadors for the CDC, promoting services and events across campus.
- Serve as first point of contact for department by interacting professionally with staff, faculty and students, answering phones and greeting visitors.
- Assist students with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation and job search strategies.
- Work with supervisor to develop and deliver career related workshops and participate in panel discussions as delegated by supervisor.
- Assist with marketing and promo on of CDC by creating career materials, contributing to social media posts and outreach activities.
- Assist in planning and executing career fairs and employer events.
- Participate in facilitation of training and stay informed about job search trends and career readiness best practices.
- Aid with organization of Champs’ Closet and filling request.
- Demonstrates a commitment to SXU ’s core values by respectfully serving individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Commit to regular weekly hours; demonstrates punctuality.
- Communicate with Peer Mentor Supervisor on a regular basis.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

- Current undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, or senior) in good academic standing
- Strong interpersonal and communicate on skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in formatting documents with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with resume writing, job searching, and interviewing preparation on is preferred
- Enthusiasm for helping peers achieve their career goals
- Be willing to be taught/coached
- Social media skills are a plus

Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in career advising and student support
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Build a professional network with students, faculty, and employers
- Receive ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to positively impact peers' career success

Availability
10 hours per week
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.