Peer Leader Program Manager at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont

Job Description:

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)



Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)


7/2/2025



Open Until Filled


No



Department


Career Center/30430



Employee FTE


1.0



Employee Term


12



For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/79442

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