Peer Career Coach (2 Positions)

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600351ST Title Peer Career Coach (2 Positions) Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Career Success Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 15 Hiring Rate

$10.00

Preferred Student Classification

Sophomore, Junior

Nature & Purpose of Position

Peer Career Coaches are responsible for helping student become career ready and for supporting various functions of the career center, such as career fair prep, front desk reception, and campus events tabling. Peer Coaches may meet 1:1 with students to review resumes or LinkedIn profiles. They may also accompany staff at workshops or lead presentations for student organizations. If you enjoy mentoring your peers and preparing for your own career success, join our team!

Other Requirements for the Position

Example Job Duties:

• Assist students with resume/cover letter building; LinkedIn profiles
• Aid with departmental functions, such as career fairs, events, on-campus interviews, and job database maintenance
• Assist students with appointment-making
• Help visitors with questions
• Adhere to all university policies and procedures
• Attend department trainings and meetings as required
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and punctuality

NOTE: We are seeking coverage on MWF for fall 2026. If your schedule allows you to work these days, please apply. Needs will change each semester based on class schedules.

Open Date 10/09/2026 Position Number 9N9130

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Dr. Courtney Wilson, Associate Director Contact Phone 9362944915 Contact Email ckwilson@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please describe any experience with clerical (office/admin) work, such as documentation, filing, entering data, answering public phones, and similar.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have any customer service experience? If yes, please describe your customer service experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
• Yes
• No