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Note: This job is intended for the upcoming academic year of 2025-2026. 

WHO WE ARE: 

The Career & Internship Center is a place where students and recent graduates can explore careers, prepare job search materials, and connect with employers.  We do that by offering one-on-one appointments, drop-ins, workshops, webinars, academic courses, mentorship programs, career fairs, panels, web-based resources, and so much more!  The Career & Internship Center is a busy place run by staff and students who love helping students succeed, and we need some Peer Coaches to join our team.

 

WHAT IS A PEER COACH?

Peer Coaches are an extension of our career coaching team. Their primary role is to assist students and recent graduates with a wide range of career development topics, including career exploration, resume/cover letter writing, job & internship search strategies, interview prep, and applying to graduate/professional schools. Other duties include facilitating online resume reviews, delivering in-person and virtual presentations, and helping with career fairs and other events.


WHAT EXACTLY DO PEER COACHES DO?

  • Student Appointments/Drop-Ins: Appointments are 30-minutes long and are offered in-person and virtually. Drop-in sessions are in-person sessions that last about 15-20 minutes; they only occur during specific drop-in windows (typically Monday-Friday from 11:30 to 1:30).
  • Online Resume Review: Facilitate online resume reviews for undergraduates.  Read submitted resumes, answer questions, and provide comments on formatting, organization, and content.  These can be done when drop-in shifts are slow.
  • Outreach: In addition to normally scheduled drop-in shifts and appointments, peer coaches present to FIGS, student clubs, and similar groups on topics like center services and resumes. Some requested presentations happen during business hours and some happen in the evenings.  Group size typically ranges from 10-50.  Additionally, peer coaches will help staff our center’s table at campus events, which means providing students with information about our center and answering students’ questions.
  • Event & Office Support: Peer coaches, like our peer associates (who help run our front desk), will help with large events such as career fairs. Additionally, peer coaches will complete assigned tasks such as data entry; work on special projects as available; and perform other duties as assigned.


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN PEER COACH APPLICANTS:

  • One-to-one helping experience is a big plus (advising, tutoring, mentoring, etc.), as well as leadership or customer service experience 
  • Ability to learn quickly, retain information, and apply learned material to help students
  • Warm, compassionate, accepting, and perceptive, enabling students with varied backgrounds and questions to feel at ease
  • Ability to give written and verbal feedback and advice to others in a gentle, yet honest manner
  • Able to manage time and shift gears quickly to connect with a new student every 15-20 minutes
  • Keen attention to detail; ability to edit documents for formatting, organization, and content
  • Ability to navigate online platforms including Zoom, Teams, and Handshake (training will be provided)
  • Confidence and comfort presenting in front of small and large groups of fellow students
  • Willingness to hear and act upon feedback from staff and students
  • Reliably show up for assigned shifts on-time and answer emails from supervisor in a timely fashion

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Peer coach roles are open to all UW Seattle undergraduate and graduate students; those who have work-study eligibility and those who do not, as well as both domestic and international students
  • Applicants must commit to working the entire academic year
  • Peer coaches must be available to work at least 10 hours per week, but no more than 19
    • Schedules can be adjusted during finals week.
    • Shifts may or may not be available during school breaks.
  • Priority will be given to students with junior standing or students in their first year of graduate school. 

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

  • $20.76 to $24 per hour (based on class standing/level of experience)
  • Intentional front-end and ongoing training
  • Weekly check-ins with supervisor and periodic performance reviews
  • The opportunity to learn many skills you can apply in future work settings, such as:
    • Developing rapport quickly with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds
    • Providing kind, but candid feedback to others and tailoring approach as necessary to accommodate different personalities and situations
    • Managing time and self in a fast-paced environment
    • Presenting to audiences ranging in size and motivation levels
    • Taking feedback and implementing it in order to improve one’s work
  • An added bonus of working in the Career & Internship Center is having access to helpful information, resources, and staff members you can utilize in your own career journey!

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The Division of Student Life acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  Student Life is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive climate that honors the diverse array of students, faculty, and staff.   We strive to provide pathways for success and to purposefully confront and dismantle existing physical, social, and psychological barriers for minoritized students and communities.  We engage in this work while learning and demonstrating cultural humility.