Peer Leader Program Manager

About the position

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Peer Leader Program from recruitment and training to supervision and project management.
• Conduct career coaching and support departmental events and projects.
• Engage in peer-to-peer mentorship to help students connect, gain experience, and build networks.
• Host drop-in sessions and review resumes.
• Support events and contribute to marketing efforts with a student voice.
• Facilitate meaningful project work aligned with student competency development goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in student development, program/project management, career coaching, education, or related field.
• Solid proficiency in program development, supervision, communication, problem solving, and effective collaboration.
• Skilled in coaching and knowledgeable about employment tools.
• Familiar with basic career development theory.
• Proficient with office technology and social media.
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse, productive, and innovative team.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Certificate.
• Experience with career services technology (e.g., Handshake, GoinGlobal, Candid Career).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and/or assessment platforms.

Benefits

• Eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere.
• Bargaining unit position.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend hours required.