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PeerCareerConsultant,KogodCareerDevelopment(Student)
“Peer Career Consultant, Kogod Career Development (Student) at American University. Skills: career advising, resume and cover letter assistance, career readiness tools promotion, industry-specific resource creation, peer networking promotion, event collaboration, workshop development and delivery, front desk operations, event logistics, social media support. Conduct one-on-one advising appointments with students to assist with resumes, cover letters, and general career development topics.. Refer ”
Industry & Context.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students., lifting up to 25 lbs as needed, Attend a mandatory two-day training session in late August (exact dates to be confirmed), Sign and comply with a confidentiality agreement to protect student records and sensitive information.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current undergraduate student, Internship experience in finance, consulting, marketing, or entertainment, communication, leadership, and organizational skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Initiative, flexibility, and multitasking ability, Professionalism and maturity, especially when interacting with employers and campus partners, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Availability to begin at the immediately and commit through the 2026–2027 academic year, Attend a mandatory two-day training session in late August (exact dates to be confirmed), Sign and comply with a confidentiality agreement to protect student records and sensitive information
Nice to Have
Kogod School of Business students preferred, upperclassmen who have internship experience
What You'll Do.
Conduct one-on-one advising appointments with students to assist with resumes
and general career development topics.
Refer students to online tools such as Quinncia
Create and edit industry-related resources
including professional documents and presentation materials.
Share insights and internship experience to support peers in specific industries (e. g.
Promote peer networking and career exploration opportunities.
Collaborate with Kogod faculty
and student organizations to promote career events and initiatives.
Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and professional development events.
Support the implementation of KSB Career Development assignments.
Receive cross-training in front desk operations
and social media support.
Assist with setting up and tearing down events
including lifting up to 25 lbs as needed.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Kogod faculty, staff, and student organizations to promote career events and initiatives.; work as part of a team
Communication Scope
communication skills
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