Peer Leader Program Manager
University Of Vermont
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Peer Leader Program Manager
Posting Summary
Join our team in helping students and new graduates develop employability capital through access to people, opportunities, and resources – engaging them in experiences that help build career confidence and curiosity. The Peer Leader Program Manager manages all aspects of the PL Program from recruitment and training to supervision and project management. This position also does some career coaching and supports departmental events and projects.
About the Peer Leader Program:
Peer-to-peer mentorship is a cornerstone of career support at UVM – helping students get connected, gain experience, and build their networks. The Peer Leader (PL) Program engages 10-15 student staff as interns making our space more approachable and more effective. In addition to hosting drop-ins, reviewing resumes, supporting events, and adding a student-voice to our marketing, Peers engage in meaningful project work aligned with their competency development goals.
Like all Career Center staff, the PL Program Manager uplifts our inclusive excellence goals and works in support of the mission, vision, and values of the Career Center, the Division of Academic Affairs & Student Success, and the University. Specifically, we value being caring, innovative, integrative, and to pursue social justice and excellence in all we do
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years relevant experience student development, program/project management, career coaching, education, or related field.
Solid proficiency in program development, supervision, communication, problem solving and effective collaboration essential. Must be skilled in coaching, knowledgeable about employment tools, and familiar with basic career development theory. Facile with office technology and social media. Able to work respectfully in a diverse, productive, and innovative team.
Desirable Qualifications
Project Management Certificate. Experience with career services technology (e.g., Handshake, GoinGlobal, Candid Career), Learning Management Systems, and/or assessment platforms.
Anticipated Pay Range $56,000 - $58,000
Other Information
Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 02/20/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information
Position Title Career Devlpmnt Counselor Sr
Posting Number S5542PO
Department Career Center/30430
Position Number 004961
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12
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+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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