Graduate Peer Career Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Peer Career Assistant Intern

2026-2027 GRADUATE PEER CAREER ASSISTANT INTERN

Penn State Career Services is seeking graduate students enrolled for the 2026–2027 academic year to serve as Graduate Peer Career Interns beginning Fall 2026.

Interns will work a maximum of 10 hours per week in person at the Bank of America Career Services Center, earning an hourly wage of $15.00.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing pre-scheduled career coaching appointments (in-person and virtual)
• Conducting mock interviews (in-person and virtual)
• Offering drop-in career counseling support
• Delivering career-related workshops to student organizations and classes
• Reviewing resumes and cover letters during drop-in hours for University Park students
• Assisting with career development courses, events, and presentations
• Supporting campus-wide career fairs and helping to promote Career Services programming

Preferred graduate programs include (but are not limited to):

• Clinical Psychology
• Counselor Education
• Higher Education
• Human Resources and Employment Relations
• Workforce Education and Development

We are seeking graduate students who demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a genuine interest in supporting the career development of Penn State students.

To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter.
Questions? Contact Keith Jones at kej123@psu.edu.
Positions will remain open until filled.

 

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