Job Description

Summary: Are you passionate about helping fellow business students succeed? Join Kogod Career Development as a Peer Career Consultant (PCC), who is a paid student leadership role where you’ll empower your peers to build meaningful, purpose-driven careers.

PCCs are trained student leaders who serve as part of the Undergraduate Career Development team, providing one-on-one peer advising, promoting career readiness tools, and supporting key programs and events throughout the academic year. You’ll also help create industry-specific resources, such as professional documents and PowerPoint presentations, that support students exploring fields like finance, consulting, marketing, and entertainment.

This is a paid position open to undergraduate students, with preference given to upperclassmen who have internship experience and are available for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Essential Functions:

Conduct one-on-one advising appointments with students to assist with resumes, cover letters, and general career development topics.
Refer students to online tools such as Quinncia, Careernomics, and KTN.
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., finance, consulting, marketing, entertainment).
Promote peer networking and career exploration opportunities.
Collaborate with Kogod faculty, staff, 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, event logistics, and social media support.
Assist with setting up and tearing down events, including 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 5 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: Current undergraduate student (Kogod School of Business students preferred). Internship experience in finance, consulting, marketing, or entertainment. Strong 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 immediately and commit through the 2026–2027 academic year.

Job Description

This is a paid position open to undergraduate students, with preference given to upperclassmen who have internship experience and are available for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Essential Functions:

Conduct one-on-one advising appointments with students to assist with resumes, cover letters, and general career development topics.
Refer students to online tools such as Quinncia, Careernomics, and KTN.
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., finance, consulting, marketing, entertainment).
Promote peer networking and career exploration opportunities.
Collaborate with Kogod faculty, staff, 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, event logistics, and social media support.
Assist with setting up and tearing down events, including 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 5 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Job Description

This is a paid position open to undergraduate students, with preference given to upperclassmen who have internship experience and are available for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Essential Functions:

Conduct one-on-one advising appointments with students to assist with resumes, cover letters, and general career development topics.
Refer students to online tools such as Quinncia, Careernomics, and KTN.
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., finance, consulting, marketing, entertainment).
Promote peer networking and career exploration opportunities.
Collaborate with Kogod faculty, staff, 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, event logistics, and social media support.
Assist with setting up and tearing down events, including 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 5 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Peer Career Consultant, Kogod Career Development (Student)

American University

Washington D.C., DC, USA