Student Administrative Aide 2 - Career Services

About the Role

Newcomb-Tulane College Career Services employs a diverse team of responsible, motivated, and dynamic Career Peers. The vision is to equitably empower students throughout their unique career journeys.

This is a work-study position for the 2026-27 academic year, starting in Fall 2026 with an expectation of employment throughout the academic year. Career Peers work up to 10 hours per week, including self-scheduled office hours, flexible out-of-office program hours, and some virtual hours. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for programming and outreach, pending your course schedule.

Responsibilities

• Host drop-in hours to meet with students one-on-one to share career resources and advice.
• Provide feedback on and approve student resumes and cover letters in Handshake.
• Support career events.
• Create, implement, communicate, and lead programs and outreach.
• Serve as an ambassador of NTC Career Services through tabling, presenting to course sections and/or student organizations.
• Assist full-time staff members with ongoing projects.
• Attend mandatory weekly Career Peer Team meetings and regular one-on-one check-ins with program supervisors.
• Have the opportunity to work on additional projects of interest.
• Respect office policies and procedures and meet expectations for professionalism and customer service.

Requirements

• Approachable and friendly demeanor, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Desire to improve leadership skills.
• Commitment to advancing equitable opportunity for everyone.
• Empathic nature with strong people and relationship-nurturing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team with diverse students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Strong oral and written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively—punctual, timely, and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to balance professional and personal boundaries.
• Eligibility for Federal Work Study (FWS) award; include a copy of your FWS award with your application.
• Enrolled as a student at Tulane for at least 12 academic credits throughout the year.
• In good academic standing for the term prior to selection and during the entire period of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of campus cultures, departments, student organizations, and other resources relevant to Career Services.
• Experience with Canva and Microsoft Box.
• Comfortable speaking to small and large groups while delivering career presentations and/or workshops.

Pay

Career Peer Advisors will earn a starting rate of $13.00 per hour for work completed.

Training

Career Peer Advisors must be available to attend continuing education throughout each semester. Training for all duties will be provided.