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Engineering Career Services (ECS) Peer Advisor

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509686
Division/Organization: College of Engineering
Department: Academic Affairs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: ENGINEERING HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, STEM, Career Management, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 Engineering Career Services is a small and dedicated team focused on serving all students in the College and our alumni. We offer career services for all our engineering students to help steer them in the right direction academically and professionally. Those services include career advising, career exploration planning, resume and interview workshops, as well as two large career fairs. Our goal is to help our students achieve their career goals!

Anticipated Start Date:

 January 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 2026 (position may continue beyond AY25-26)

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 8-10 hours/week. The work schedule can vary based on class schedule. Additional hours may be available.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 2-4

Qualifications:

 • Currently enrolled undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, graduating on or after December 2026 is preferred.
• Prior experience with ECS services or participation in internships/co-ops preferred.
• Prior experience providing peer support, is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in career development and helping peers succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Conduct resume and cover letter reviews during drop-in advising hours.
• Guide students in using ECS tools and resources, including Handshake.
• Support ECS workshops, employer events, and career fairs.
• Promote ECS services through outreach and peer engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions.

Physical Demands:

n/a

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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