Peer Advisor, Career Services

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Chapman University is hiring a Peer Advisor, Career Services. The Peer Advisor will mentor and advise undergraduate students on career services such as resume writing, job search strategies, LinkedIn, and use of the Handshake career portal. They will also assist with workshops, presentations, event staffing, outreach, and marketing within the Fowler School of Engineering Career Services.

Highlights

Advise students on resume writing, cover letters, job search techniques, LinkedIn, and Handshake usage
Facilitate workshops and presentations for student organizations, prospective students, and families
Support programming, event staffing, outreach, marketing, and administrative tasks for Career Services
Operate Chapman University’s Handshake career portal from the admin side
Commitment required for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters; up to 19 hours per week
Previous part-time or internship experience in a technical, engineering, or related field required
FERPA training mandatory
Position housed in Fowler School of Engineering Career Services department
Hourly pay anticipated at $16.90
Opportunity to engage with undergraduate students, faculty, and various campus organizations

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Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link	https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40193
Job Number	SE210924

Position Information

Department or Unit Name	Fowler School of Engineering
Position Headcount	2
Position Title	Peer Advisor, Career Services
Academic Year	Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester	Fall
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?	Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range	16.90
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?	Orange
Approved Supervisor	Samuel Lee
Supervisor Email	[email protected]

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date	08/24/2026
Projected End Date	05/28/2027
Average number of hours per week	Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The Advisor(s) will serve as mentors and will advise undergraduate students on basic career services including but not limited to: resume writing, cover letter writing, job search strategies, LinkedIn, and using Handshake, Chapman University’s Online Career Portal. Peer Advisors may also support the facilitation of workshops and presentations for student organizations and other audiences, including parents and prospective students. In addition, Peer Advisors will also assist Fowler School of Engineering Career Services with programming and staffing events, outreach to student organizations and colleges on campus, and marketing and administrative tasks within Career and Professional Development.
Responsibilities	Advise and mentor undergraduate students on resume writing, career resources, job searching techniques, LinkedIn, and other career-related inquiries Follow-up with students to check in on progress of their career-related inquiries. Facilitate workshops and present to student organizations on campus regarding an overview of Career and Professional Development’s resources, resume writing, cover letter writing, LinkedIn review, and other resources Conduct presentations to prospective students and families, support campus-wide events to represent career services Operate Handshake, Chapman’s Career Portal, from the admin side to make student appointments, track notes for student appointments, and manage document portal for all Chapman University students Provide support for various Career and Professional Development programs and events, including tabling events when needed (Will notify about event in advance) Outreach to student organizations Update and provide suggestions on Career and Professional Development handouts, presentation decks, and collateral Assist with other Career and Professional Development projects as needed.
Required Qualifications	Be able to commit at least for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Previous part-time or internship experience in a technical, engineering, or major-related work Have availability to work up to but not exceeding 19 hours a week (these hours will vary depending on event and programming needs) Anticipated hours: 4 hours minimum Attend mandatory training with the supervisor Strong organization, promptness, time management, interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn FERPA training required
Desired Qualifications	Willingness to learn. Ability to remain focused amongst a variety of possible distractions. Open to assisting with tasks that do not typically fall under this role, when it is needed by the team
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Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?	With or Without FWS

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Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
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Orange, California 92866
[email protected]

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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