North Central College
Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027)
🇺🇸 Naperville, IL
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ December 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
North Central College is hiring a Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027). This role involves assisting peers with career development through the Center for Career and Professional Development by providing coaching on career planning, resume and cover letter writing, interview strategies, and job search skills, as well as supporting career events and programs.
Highlights
- Main responsibilities include maintaining office hours at the CCPD Drop-In Center, advising students on career-related concerns, supporting career event planning and execution, collaborating with CCPD staff, and providing administrative support.
- Requires strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, along with the ability to review and edit professional documents and provide constructive feedback.
- Applicants should demonstrate leadership, dependability, initiative, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- The position entails 4-8 hours of work per week with some availability needed during CCPD Drop-In Center hours (Tuesday-Thursday noon-4pm).
- The role involves regular meetings and training sessions with the CCPD team.
- Eligible for Federal Work Study.
- Reports to the Associate Director, Career Education and Outreach.
- Works within the Center for Career and Professional Development under the Academic Affairs division.
- No driving requirements or work with minors is involved.
- Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter/letter of interest as part of their application.
Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027) Full Description
Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027)
Position Information
Federal Work Study Eligible? | Yes
Posting Number | ST001055
Position Title | Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027)
Department | Center for Career and Professional Development
Division | Academic Affairs
Supervisor | Kristin Nisbet-White
Supervisor Title | Associate Director, Career Education and Outreach
Description of Job Duties | CAREER PEER ADVISOR (CPA) JOB DESCRIPTION
Important Notice: Applications will be reviewed once the position closes on February 6, 2026. Applications will be reviewed the following week, and interviews will be scheduled for the weeks of February 16 and February 23. All applicants should receive an update at the conclusion of the interview process by or before the first week in March 2026.
Do you enjoy helping your peers through education and leadership? Are you looking for an on-campus job opportunity to develop professionally, while helping your peers do the same? If this describes you, consider applying for the Career Peer Advisor (CPA) program in the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD).
Career Peer Advisors are trained paraprofessionals who provide career assistance through the CCPD Drop-In Center (open Tuesday – Thursday noon-4pm), career events, and programs. Working closely with the CCPD team, CPAs advise/coach their peers on quick career-related concerns, such as the career planning process, effective internship and job search skills, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing strategies, and leveraging online career resources. Training is provided. CPAs can be scheduled from 4-8 hours per week around their academic and personal commitments.
Benefits of serving as a CPA:
Support fellow North Central students in their career success. Develop skills in key areas sought by employers and graduate programs, such as communication, active listening, professionalism, leadership, and teamwork. Participate in ongoing professional development. Strengthen your resume and interview skills and learn to market your degree. Learn to conduct effective internship and full-time job searches or prepare for graduate school. Network with career professionals and on-campus recruiters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain office hours in the CCPD Drop-In Center to assist students with career development needs, such as resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, internship and job search, and Handshake/LinkedIn support. Educate students, faculty, and staff on navigating department tools and resources. Support the planning, marketing, and executing of CCPD career events (e.g., Job & Internship Fair, Campus Tabling Events, and Admitted Student Days). Meet regularly with CCPD staff to discuss career needs of students and peers, opportunities for partnership with student organizations and faculty, and personal and professional development. Communicate professionally with employer, faculty, and staff partners regarding events and services offered by the CCPD. Collaborate with CCPD and CPA team to manage projects in support of career development throughout the campus community. Provide administrative support to the CCPD professional team with office duties and on-line resources.
Paraprofessionals:
The Center for Career and Professional Development Career Peer Advisor role is recognized as a paraprofessional role at North Central College. The CCPD will follow the paraprofessionals timeline accordingly to allow students the opportunity to engage in multiple processes to maximize on their experiences at North Central College. Applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply to additional paraprofessional roles as their interests and qualifications align. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will receive timely updates based on their application date.
All CPAs will also be expected to attend regular meetings and participate in training activities.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? | No
Job Qualifications | - A desire to assist other NCC students and an interest in learning about career and professional development.- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.- Able to communicate clearly and concisely in person, over the phone, and in writing.- Attention to detail with the ability to review and edit professional documents (resumes, cover letters) and provide constructive feedback as needed.- Demonstrate leadership, dependability, and initiative.- Ability to work independently as a part of a team.- Commitment to equity and inclusion for all students.
Will this position be working with minors? | No
Approximate number of work hours per week | 4-8 per week; hours will be discussed during the interview. Needs to have some availability during the Drop-In Center hours (open Tues/Thurs 12p-4p), other hours can include event, project & workshop times.
Posting Number | ST001055
Position Title | Career Peer Advisor - Student (2026/2027)
Department | Center for Career and Professional Development
Division | Academic Affairs
Supervisor | Kristin Nisbet-White
Supervisor Title | Associate Director, Career Education and Outreach
Description of Job Duties | CAREER PEER ADVISOR (CPA) JOB DESCRIPTION
Important Notice: Applications will be reviewed once the position closes on February 6, 2026. Applications will be reviewed the following week, and interviews will be scheduled for the weeks of February 16 and February 23. All applicants should receive an update at the conclusion of the interview process by or before the first week in March 2026.
Do you enjoy helping your peers through education and leadership? Are you looking for an on-campus job opportunity to develop professionally, while helping your peers do the same? If this describes you, consider applying for the Career Peer Advisor (CPA) program in the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD).
Career Peer Advisors are trained paraprofessionals who provide career assistance through the CCPD Drop-In Center (open Tuesday – Thursday noon-4pm), career events, and programs. Working closely with the CCPD team, CPAs advise/coach their peers on quick career-related concerns, such as the career planning process, effective internship and job search skills, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing strategies, and leveraging online career resources. Training is provided. CPAs can be scheduled from 4-8 hours per week around their academic and personal commitments.
Benefits of serving as a CPA:
Support fellow North Central students in their career success. Develop skills in key areas sought by employers and graduate programs, such as communication, active listening, professionalism, leadership, and teamwork. Participate in ongoing professional development. Strengthen your resume and interview skills and learn to market your degree. Learn to conduct effective internship and full-time job searches or prepare for graduate school. Network with career professionals and on-campus recruiters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain office hours in the CCPD Drop-In Center to assist students with career development needs, such as resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, internship and job search, and Handshake/LinkedIn support. Educate students, faculty, and staff on navigating department tools and resources. Support the planning, marketing, and executing of CCPD career events (e.g., Job & Internship Fair, Campus Tabling Events, and Admitted Student Days). Meet regularly with CCPD staff to discuss career needs of students and peers, opportunities for partnership with student organizations and faculty, and personal and professional development. Communicate professionally with employer, faculty, and staff partners regarding events and services offered by the CCPD. Collaborate with CCPD and CPA team to manage projects in support of career development throughout the campus community. Provide administrative support to the CCPD professional team with office duties and on-line resources.
Paraprofessionals:
The Center for Career and Professional Development Career Peer Advisor role is recognized as a paraprofessional role at North Central College. The CCPD will follow the paraprofessionals timeline accordingly to allow students the opportunity to engage in multiple processes to maximize on their experiences at North Central College. Applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply to additional paraprofessional roles as their interests and qualifications align. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will receive timely updates based on their application date.
All CPAs will also be expected to attend regular meetings and participate in training activities.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? | No
Job Qualifications | - A desire to assist other NCC students and an interest in learning about career and professional development.- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.- Able to communicate clearly and concisely in person, over the phone, and in writing.- Attention to detail with the ability to review and edit professional documents (resumes, cover letters) and provide constructive feedback as needed.- Demonstrate leadership, dependability, and initiative.- Ability to work independently as a part of a team.- Commitment to equity and inclusion for all students.
Will this position be working with minors? | No
Approximate number of work hours per week | 4-8 per week; hours will be discussed during the interview. Needs to have some availability during the Drop-In Center hours (open Tues/Thurs 12p-4p), other hours can include event, project & workshop times.
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date | 12/01/2025
Close Date | 02/06/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date | 12/01/2025
Close Date | 02/06/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
- I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
- I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
- I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
- I cannot provide US work authorization.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
North Central College
30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540
630.637.5757
humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu.
30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540
630.637.5757
humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu.
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