Peer Career Coach & BA 2021 Teaching Assistant
 

The Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC) team is recruiting students who are current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors to serve as Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) for Spring 2027 and the upcoming year. Students hired as PCCs will serve as peer educators and BA 2021 teaching assistants, and work as an extension of the CBCC staff to provide high-quality service to Carlson undergraduate students. 

“ Being a PCC has been an incredible experience to sharpen my career skills as you become an expert, along with communication, problem-solving, and compassion. It is truly rewarding to see a fellow peer grow in their own career journey and achieve the goals that you help them set. Overall, it is a fun way to meet new people, have a flexible and autonomous schedule, and make a real difference in your peer's life.” -Former PCC

Peer Career Coach Responsibilities

• Host in person and virtual pre-scheduled and drop-in appointments with students on the topics of resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and networking skills, functional career areas, career programs and resources, and using Handshake and/0r LinkedIn. 
• Offer in person and virtual practice interview appointments with students focusing on Behavioral Interview Skills.
• Grade BA 2021 course assignments, manage the Canvas course site, track attendance, and answer students' questions about assignments. Communicate with the course instructor about class assignments and student performance.
• Represent CBCC at events and presentations such as Career Week events, specialized job search workshops, student organization meetings, etc. 
• Take on meaningful projects with CBCC such as updating student resources, developing programming, communications projects, industry preparation support (ex. Consulting Case Interviews) etc.

Note: Online training will be provided during winter break. Selected applicants will begin their full assignments in-person the first day of Spring 2027 classes.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Minnesota Carlson Freshman (rising sophomore), Sophomore (rising junior), or Junior (rising senior) in good academic standing by Fall 2026.
• Enrolled in 6+ credits per semester
• Able to commit to at least two semesters of work (ex. Spring 2027 & Fall 2027 or Spring 2027 & Spring 2028 with Fall 2027 study abroad)
• Successfully completed BA 2021 by Spring 2027..
• Available for scheduled hours during CBCC business hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30pm)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills- ability to build rapport and trust with peers while providing feedback. 
• Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to detail is critical. 
• Commitment to inclusively serving a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• Openness to feedback and ability to respect student confidentiality and maintain ethical boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed an internship or related experience OR have completed a recruiting process and secured an internship for Summer 2027.

Pay Range:$16.00/hour 

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please review and follow the application instructions below.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

Application Instructions

• To have a complete application you must submit both the z.umn.edu/CarlsonWorkWithUs interest form and the Peer Career Coach job posting on the University of Minnesota Student Jobs website.  Applications without both submissions will not be considered complete.
  • Click “Search UMN Jobs”, search for the PCC role using this Job Code (Number 2221)
• Submit a copy of your resume and list upcoming confirmed internships or summer jobs on your resume (submit through UMN Student Jobs portal).
• Submit a cover letter addressing your interest in the role and skills you would bring to the Peer Career Coach team. (submit through UMN Student Jobs portal). Applications without a cover letter are not considered complete. 
• For support with your application materials consider referencing our Resume and Cover Letter Guides available at z.umn.edu/CDKeyResources, under our Career Center Resources Tab at z.umn.edu/CBCC-UG, or meeting with a current Peer Career Coach for feedback on your materials: cbcc.appointments.umn.edu.
• For questions please reach out to CBCC Career Coach, Shontel Smith at [email protected]

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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