What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Career Coach position at NKU Graduate Education?
Position Information
Working Title Peer Career Coach Department Career Services Type of Work Study Federal, Institutional Building/Office Location UC - University Center Work Schedule
Approximately 10-12 hours per week – schedule TBD.
Job Description
Do you enjoy helping your peers? Are you looking for a way to make a difference and leave a lasting impact? Would your friends and family describe you as friendly and helpful? Do you want to get a jump-start on your job search knowledge and skills?
If so, this position is for you!
Career Services is passionate about the students and alumni we serve. Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) will play a key role in educating their peers on job-search practices and ways to find various co-op/internship and full-time positions. PCCs are also vital to our mock interview program and outreach efforts.
This posting has a planned start of August 2026, with interviews for the role taking place April/May 2026 depending on shared availability.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Some College Pay Rate $13 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 20261935 Job Open Date 03/09/2026 Job Close Date 04/27/2026 Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15493
Working Title Peer Career Coach Department Career Services Type of Work Study Federal, Institutional Building/Office Location UC - University Center Work Schedule
Approximately 10-12 hours per week – schedule TBD.
Job Description
Do you enjoy helping your peers? Are you looking for a way to make a difference and leave a lasting impact? Would your friends and family describe you as friendly and helpful? Do you want to get a jump-start on your job search knowledge and skills?
If so, this position is for you!
Career Services is passionate about the students and alumni we serve. Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) will play a key role in educating their peers on job-search practices and ways to find various co-op/internship and full-time positions. PCCs are also vital to our mock interview program and outreach efforts.
This posting has a planned start of August 2026, with interviews for the role taking place April/May 2026 depending on shared availability.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead one-on-one appointments
- Present to classrooms and fellow students on job search resources
- Interview students and provide them with feedback and confidence about how to strengthen their interview
- Teach others how to use job search tools
- Provide LinkedIn profile reviews
- Assist with event planning, office programming and management
- Make a difference
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Commitment to helping others succeed
- Desire to learn and teach others
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism via attention to detail, responsive communication, and personal responsibility of own work
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Some College Pay Rate $13 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 20261935 Job Open Date 03/09/2026 Job Close Date 04/27/2026 Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15493
Salary : $13