Department or Unit Name Fowler School of Engineering Position Headcount 2 Position Title Peer Advisor, Career Services Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester Fall Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range 16.90 Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Samuel Lee Supervisor Email samuellee@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/28/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Advisor(s) will serve as mentors and will advise undergraduate students on basic career services including but not limited to: resume writing, cover letter writing, job search strategies, LinkedIn, and using Handshake, Chapman University’s Online Career Portal. Peer Advisors may also support the facilitation of workshops and presentations for student organizations and other audiences, including parents and prospective students. In addition, Peer Advisors will also assist Fowler School of Engineering Career Services with programming and staffing events, outreach to student organizations and colleges on campus, and marketing and administrative tasks within Career and Professional Development.
Responsibilities
Advise and mentor undergraduate students on resume writing, career resources, job searching techniques, LinkedIn, and other career-related inquiries
Follow-up with students to check in on progress of their career-related inquiries. Facilitate workshops and present to student organizations on campus regarding an overview of Career and Professional Development’s resources, resume writing, cover letter writing, LinkedIn review, and other resources
Conduct presentations to prospective students and families, support campus-wide events to represent career services
Operate Handshake, Chapman’s Career Portal, from the admin side to make student appointments, track notes for student appointments, and manage document portal for all Chapman University students
Provide support for various Career and Professional Development programs and events, including tabling events when needed (Will notify about event in advance)
Outreach to student organizations
Update and provide suggestions on Career and Professional Development handouts, presentation decks, and collateral
Assist with other Career and Professional Development projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
Be able to commit at least for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Previous part-time or internship experience in a technical, engineering, or major-related work
Have availability to work up to but not exceeding 19 hours a week (these hours will vary depending on event and programming needs) Anticipated hours: 4 hours minimum
Attend mandatory training with the supervisor
Strong organization, promptness, time management, interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn
FERPA training required
Desired Qualifications
Willingness to learn.
Ability to remain focused amongst a variety of possible distractions.
Open to assisting with tasks that do not typically fall under this role, when it is needed by the team
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
