Student Worker - Career Mentor, Nevada Career Studio

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

1d•$13

About The Position

The Nevada Career Studio (NCS) is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join our 2026-2027 Career Mentor team. Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Career Education and Programming, Career Mentors are trained peer educators who provide career coaching to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Students interested in applying are required to visit the Nevada Career Studio during drop-in hours for support with preparing their application materials. Applicants who have not attended a drop-in session in the spring 2026 semester will not be considered.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate or graduate student
Good academic standing: Undergraduates: 2.75 GPA minimum, Graduate students: 3.0 GPA minimum
Ability to commit to working the 2026-2027 academic year; position may be renewed each academic year dependent on performance and graduation date
Ability to attend regular trainings during the fall and spring semester on Fridays from 10 – 11 AM
Ability to attend virtual, synchronous training from August 10 through August 14 and in-person training on August 19, 20, and 21
Previous customer service or office administrative experience
Comfort delivering presentations in group settings

Nice To Haves

Availability during summer break
Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Teams)
Work-study eligibility

Responsibilities

Answer and direct incoming phone calls and respond to emails
Process and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
Open and close office, maintain organized workspaces, and ensure career resources are stocked and available
Greet, assist, and direct clients, guests, and meditation room users
Utilize the Handshake platform to review job postings and check clients in and out for drop-ins and appointments
Assist with calling alumni and collecting post-graduation outcome data as a part of the First Destination Survey
Support undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in their career development journey through drop-in support and appointments
Review and provide feedback on client resumes, cover letters, academic CVs, and application statements
Provide recommendations and resources related to exploring career paths, job and internship searches, interview preparation, and career fair preparation
Respond to virtual document review requests through the [email protected] email
Deliver career-related workshops to classes and student organizations
Work at Nevada Career Studio events, including, but not limited to, career fairs, networking mixers, outreach events, and informational sessions
Engage in bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with supervisor to reflect, set goals, and receive supportive feedback
Complete regular evaluations to reflect on opportunities for growth and core strengths
Participate in regular team staff meetings to deepen your understanding of professionalism, inclusion, career development, and the Studio’s services and resources
Assist with other projects and duties as assigned