Career Peer Counselor

Brigham Young University – Hawaii

2d•$17

About The Position

BYU–Hawaii's Career Services Department is seeking motivated, personable, and driven student employees to serve as Peer Counselors. In this role, you will be a frontline resource for your fellow students, walking alongside them as they develop the professional skills needed to launch successful careers. You will work closely with students from across all regions of BYU–Hawaii's diverse community, helping them build confidence, prepare for the workforce, and connect with meaningful opportunities.

Requirements

Event management and planning experience
Ability to mentor and support peers
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Self-motivated and driven with the ability to work independently
Must be an enrolled BYU–Hawaii student in good academic and honor code standing
Available to work up to 19 hours per week during the semester
Able to commit to scheduled student appointments and department events
Upper-Division Courses Completed
6 Months of Directly Relevant Experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in leadership, tutoring, or customer-facing roles is a plus

Responsibilities

Meet individually with students organized by geographic region to provide personalized career guidance and support
Assist students in crafting, formatting, and refining professional resumes tailored to their goals and industry
Conduct mock interview sessions to build confidence and sharpen students' interviewing techniques
Administer and interpret personality assessments to help students better understand their strengths, values, and career fit
Guide students through creating and optimizing professional LinkedIn profiles for networking and job visibility
Collaborate with students on effective job search strategies, including identifying opportunities and navigating application platforms
Organize, plan, and lead student-facing events that promote career readiness, networking, and professional development
Execute outreach initiatives to connect with students who may not yet be engaged with Career Services resources
Bring innovative ideas and creative approaches to department projects, programs, and student engagement efforts
Collaborate with fellow Peer Counselors and full-time staff to support departmental goals and initiatives
Represent Career Services with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to student success.