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Purpose:

McCombs School of Business is looking for Peer Coaches (PCs).  PCs are McCombs students employed and trained by BBA Career Management staff to assist students with their job search. PCs will also have the opportunity to expand their own skills through project management. PCs report to BBA Career Management staff and will be assigned special projects. Presentation skills will be enhanced by assisting Career Coaches with workshops and special events. Both individual and group communication skills will be developed through interaction with students and the Career Management staff. PCs will gain valuable insights into the career planning process, which will give them a distinct advantage in their own search for an internship or a full-time position.

The BBA Career Management team is dedicated to guiding you through all phases of career development. We offer individual advising, a BA 101 Career Planning Strategies course, specialized programming, and events/workshops. 

The Peer Coach will assist students during drop-in hours facilitating resume & cover letter reviews, as well as mock interviews and answering general recruiting questions. In addition, PCs may host introductory conversations with students about the BBA Career Management Office resources and support. 

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Duties: PCs perform a variety of administrative tasks to assist Career Management staff in projects and workshops. 
• Promotion and Marketing Outreach: PCs will assist with the creation of digital and printed marketing to advertise various BBA Career Management programs and events. PCs perform general outreach activities throughout the business school. Other opportunities include expanding and managing BBA Career Management's social media platforms. 
• Community Mentorship: PCs will partner with career coaches in our efforts to provide spaces for career communities.  PCs will be assigned industries to help focus on fostering communities by assisting in helping plan events, help manage the McCombs Connect Career Communities, and serve as ambassadors 
• Innovation: Peer Coaches have the opportunity to create new events, workshops, resources, and more to better serve BBA students. 
• Special Projects: PCs will also have the opportunity to work on special assignments to prepare for various BBACM events and programs, such as BA111 Mock Interviews and the McCombs Career Expo. 

Required Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be a McCombs undergraduate student for their entirety of their employment
• Undergraduate Sophomore or Junior (Class of 2028 & 2029)
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 hours for the Summer, Fall and Spring 
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week (excluding University breaks) 
• Required participation in meetings and training orientations which will take place at the beginning of and throughout each semester 
• Completed BA 111 course

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be in good standing with the University.
• Able to continue the PC for future semesters/years.

Hourly Rate:

• $12

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
• undefined 
• Schedule Work Shift: 8-12 hours per week
• Position ends on May 2027
• Rehire eligible based on performance. 

Required Materials: Either multi-select the files to be attached at the first upload (under resume/cv) or continue to click the Upload button after each file is uploaded. Applicants will not be able to upload additional files after their application is submitted.

• Resume/CV Cover Letter  

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.