The Broad College of Business is hiring undergraduates (current juniors) who will be seniors in the Broad College of Business, majoring in one of the 6 majors (not Hospitality Business) to be Peer Career Coaches in the Russell Palmer Career Management Center for the 2026/27 academic year. Weekly hours will average 8-10 but may fluctuate from 5-12 depending on workload, events, and recruiting season demands. There is relative flexibility in establishing regular, weekly hours.
Responsibilities include:
- Advise all business students on their career development and job search strategies related to majors and/or minor.
- Support the in-person BUS 100 career seminar(s) by grading assignments and activities/ exercises in class.
- Coach on issues related to resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interviewing, navigating career fairs, networking, and exploring business careers and majors.
- Serve other students in the capacity of virtual or in-person 1:1 pre-scheduled or drop-in appointments, and pre-scheduled weekly drop-by hours.
- Present in career courses, workshops, and Broad student organization meetings.
- Support career-related projects as assigned, such as employment confirmations and career fair logistics
Required qualifications:
- Broad College rising senior graduating in Dec. ’26 or May ‘27
- Completed (or will complete) at least one internship experience before starting role.
- Participated in MSU/Broad College on-campus recruiting process, or a self-directed job search, and be familiar with job search resources and processes such as using Handshake, LinkedIn, networking, and participating in on-campus recruiting events.
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
- Available for remote summer training for about 10-12 hours, in-person training prior to the beginning of the school year, and a meeting before spring ’27 semester ends
- Any student who has reneged on a previous job offer will not be granted an interview or considered for student positions in the Palmer Center
Preferred qualifications:
- Leadership experience
- Interest and/or experience in mentoring/advising/coaching peers
In addition, our office also serves recruiters by assisting in job postings, information sessions, career fairs, interview rooms, and more. Please see our Recruiting web page for more details.
MISSION STATEMENT (of the Russell Palmer Career Management Center)
To provide undergraduate students (all majors on campus) with highly individualized, progressive career planning and development strategies, while connecting them with employers and alumni for career opportunities in business.
