CCPD Career Peer (2026-2027)

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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department:
Center for Career & Professional Development

Supervisor:
Zelda Hill

Job Title:
CCPD Career Peer (2026-2027)

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Career Peer will provide basic career education to students in one-on-one appointments with fellow students, increase awareness of the CCPD’s services, events, and resources, make presentations to campus groups, and serve as a guide at select career events. Career Peers will participate in required professional development training aligned with the Mercer University Center for Career and Professional Development’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values as well as the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies and Principles for Ethical Practice.

The Mercer University  Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD)  is excited to announce a new career support program called Career Peers, slated to launch in August 2025. The program will aim to hire select returning students who exemplify servant leadership, a growth mindset, and an eagerness toward career readiness to provide peer-to-peer career support.

The Career Peer role is a paid position requiring approximately 10 working hours starting at $10 to $15 per hour.

Up to five Mercer student candidates will be selected to serve as a Career Peer for 2026-2027 academic year.

JOB DUTIES:

- Brand Promotion:

o    Promote the Career Center’s value to Mercerians, including services, programs, and events.

o    Conduct 15-30-minute presentations to the Mercer community as requested.

o    Contribute to the CCPD Social Media presence by resharing CCPD content and contributing peer insights.

- Student-Facing Career Education and Feedback:

o    Promote career readiness and Career Center resources and happenings in everyday student conversations

o    Establish a schedule for in-person or virtual student-to-student career peer consultation appointments. In-person appointments could include drop-ins at the Academic Resource Center, Wiggs Hall, or tabling around campus.

o    Review student resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, leveraging CCPD’s AI platforms.

o    Guide, mentor, and support students’ career exploration

o    Share student feedback with CCPD staff as part of a continuous improvement plan.

o    Refer classmates to CCPD services and staff

- Event Hosting and Participation:

o    Independently or co-present during classroom visits, such as UNV 101

o    Assist students attending campus career events by providing information, guidance, and confidence-building encouragement

o    Represent the Career Center to employer representatives during on-campus recruiting events.

Skills:

- Strong affinity for career-mindedness and future planning
- Personable, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Interest in one’s career development and passing forward empowerment to others
- Comfort with face-to-face interactions, public speaking (to small groups)
- Self-driven and reliable, good at time management, able to commit 5-10 hours per week

Qualifications:

- Must have been enrolled at Mercer University for one academic semester, preferably two or more semesters in a campus-based program
- Must be enrolled during the time of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

- Preference will be given to Mercer students who are Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible. If you have a question concerning your eligibility for Federal Work-Study, please contact the Mercer University Student Employment Office for additional information. Contact information can be found at https://financialaid.mercer.edu/contact-us/
- Previous work, volunteer, or student/campus experience where leadership qualities have been demonstrated

Benefits:

- Paid student-campus employment at $10 - $15 per hour with schedule flexibility
- Leadership and professional development
- Insider connections with employers, alumni, and the career development experts in the CCPD
- Career-readiness training aligned with NACE Competencies
- Resume-worthy experience! Career Peers will obtain a certificate after each academic year of serving as a Career Peer
- Student participants will be eligible to request an official reference/recommendation from the staff

Training will be provided by the Career Peer Coordinator and the CCPD staff members. The Career Peer role is a special opportunity to positively impact the campus community, the career future of Mercerians, and to develop yourself!

Scheduled Hours:
10

Start Date:
11/4/2026

End Date:
11/6/2026