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User Experience (UX) Peer Advisor

Company:
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Location:
Oberlin, OH, 44074
Posted:
September 30, 2025
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Description:

Job Summary The UX Peer Advisor supports the Career Exploration & Development by helping students navigate digital career platforms (Handshake, OberLink, Interstride) and providing peer support through drop-in advising and campus engagement.

This position combines user experience awareness, outreach, and project support to enhance access to career resources and improve the student experience across various platforms.

Responsibilities * Provide peer advising and assistance on career platforms: Handshake, OberLink, and Interstride.

* Staff weekly drop-in advising hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely, inclusive, and respectful manner.

* Table weekly at rotating campus locations (Wilder Hall, Science Center, Living Learning Communities) to promote career resources and events * Assist with data collection and reporting from platforms to support career center programming.

* Collaborate on projects to create and improve digital resources * Attend weekly Peer Career Advisor (PCA) team meetings and ongoing training sessions * Track project tasks and progress using tools like Google Sheets, Trello, or any other project management tool.

* Communicate actively with staff and peers using Slack, email, and project management tools to ensure effective collaboration and teamwork.

* Join the CED implementation team for the new Engage CRM to track alumni, parents, and employers' interactions with CED.

Weekly Expectations: * Work 10-15 hours per week consistently, as your schedule permits.

* Participate in weekly team meetings or tabling shifts.

* Maintain reliable communication with supervisors and team members.

* Complete assigned tasks and projects on time.

Qualifications * Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Comfort interacting with peers in one-on-one, group, and virtual settings.

* Interest in supporting student success and equity in career development.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications: * Major in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

* Experience with user experience (UX) design, accessibility, or platform usability.

* Familiarity with Google Suite, Handshake, OberLink, and Interstride.

* Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) principles.

Quick Link for Posting Compensation $12.00 Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit your resume and cover letter to

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