Alumni & Career Services - Peer Mentor Fall 2026

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SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alumni & Career Services Peer Mentors help assist fellow students with their professional development by conducting resume & cover letter evaluations, and mock interviews appointments.

Alumni & Career Services is seeking energetic, friendly, and motivated students who have a passion for helping others achieve their professional goals. Peer mentors help develop confident, professional, and connected students for lifelong career success. This is accomplished by providing dynamic career coaching and programming to meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce. 

Job Responsibilities

As a Peer Mentor, you will be expected to fulfill a year commitment, primarily assisting with:

• Meeting with students one-on-one to revise resumes and cover letters, and facilitating mock interviews 
• Mentoring students about their professional and academic goals
• Assisting students with compiling application materials for finding employment
• Accurately tracking and entering student appointment data in Handshake
• Actively promoting Career Services resources and information through creative mediums (i.e. campus tabling, classroom presentations, etc.)
• Completing tasks and projects, as assigned, including Career Services event assistance
• Instructing students on networking for career fairs and tabling events 
• Preparing paperwork for your student appointments 
• Completing special outreach projects for Career Services
• Assisting our Career Coordinators with planning and preparing for networking events 
• Conduct workshops and classroom and special group presentations, job and career fairs, campus recruiting, Handshake management, and etiquette dinners/lunches. 

Our Culture

Career Services empowers students and alumni to achieve their career goals by providing comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and meaningful opportunities. Through career exploration, workshops, fairs, and on-campus employer visits, we foster an environment where students can actively shape their career paths. We also collaborate with employers to build strong connections with the campus community, helping them meet their recruitment needs and hiring goals

Opportunity

• Develop and strengthen your professional development and customer service skills
• Become a resource for students regarding how to navigate and understand all aspects of Career Services
• Understand and reflect on your own career development and journey 

Training

Peer Mentors are considered an essential part of Alumni & Career Services and will be required to attend training sessions at the beginning of the semester, as well as scheduled team meetings to ensure they are providing customers with the most effective and accurate feedback and information. 

Qualifications

• Have an interest in helping other college students
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication
• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems
• Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented
• Be outgoing and energetic and have excellent customer service skills (in person and over the phone)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain professional behavior and dress appropriately (business casual)
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student information
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a team of professionals and other students
• Ability to show high proficiency in reviewing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
• Be a current undergraduate CMU student in good academic standing

Compensation

• Work Study or MAVworks award required; to verify your award status, view the “Financial Aid Offers” link in your MAVzone
• Students will start at an hourly rate of $16.50

To Apply & Questions

Submit a professional resume and cover letter to Handshake.

For questions about the application process or position, please email Brendan Ryan (bmryan@coloradomesa.edu)

For more information about the Alumni & Career Services office, visit our website: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/career

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability. 

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter (Optional)

• Resume