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Peer Career Advisor [CR]
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Job ID	6286
Job Type	On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer	Center for Career Development
Date Posted	Jan 30, 2026
Category	Administrative
Job Description	Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are trained and supervised paraprofessionals who provide career development assistance on a peer-to-peer level through the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration. Typical PCA responsibilities include critiquing resumes; conducting practice interviews; assisting students with Handshake, internship/job searching and networking; promoting the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration through social media and other avenues; and presenting to student groups and organizations.
Job Requirements	Qualifications Desire to assist other UT students! Strong written, verbal, and customer service skills Creativity, work ethic, and productivity with minimal supervision Minimum GPA of 2.75 Ability to work shifts between 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday Preferred commitment to work two years after hire Some week night and weekend presentations required (virtual and in-person) Mandatory in-person weekly meeting Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00
Evaluation Procedure	Participate in semester pre and post evaluation with supervisor
Available Openings	1
Hours	10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate	$12.00/hour, 12.00
Time Frame	All Year
Contact Name	Emily Smilanich
Contact Email	esmilani@tennessee.edu
Work Location	1502 Cumberland Ave Knoxville TN 37921
Phone	N/A
Fax	N/A

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