Join Our Team

We are a mission-driven and joyful team helping students + alums develop their career confidence and curiosity.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. 

Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Staff Positions

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STEM Career Specialist

Join a fun and dedicated team in supporting UVM students and alums in developing their employability capital through access to people, opportunities, and resources.   

The STEM Career Specialist reports to our Assistant Director for Integration and works in equal parts on educational outreach, student coaching, and STEM employer engagement.  This role will leverage excellent networking skills to develop and foster a robust network of alums, students, faculty/staff, and employers. They will teach students how to leverage these networks; guide them in developing an awareness of their values, interests, skills, and competencies; coach them on how to set goals, and find and pursue relevant experiences; and advise them in producing effective application materials, weighing offers, and negotiating salaries.

A special focus of this role will be on coaching to the HHMI STEM Scholars. They will work closely with the Office of Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research, the STEM Scholars Program Manager, and other campus partners. Like all staff, they will support the mission, vision, and values of the department, division, and the University; and foster a campus-wide ecosystem that prepares graduates to be curious, courageous and confident in their career pursuits.

HHMI grant funding is guaranteed for 3-years and we anticipate the position continuing beyond as we will be actively pursuing ongoing funding.

Following a successful probationary period, this position would be eligible for a hybrid schedule working remote no more than 2-days/week.  Anticipated salary band: $62,500 - $66,000.  

Master’s degree and 1-3 years related experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of STEM career paths & career development essential. Effective skills in networking/relationship building, coaching/advising, program development and facilitation, communications, and event planning required. Must be tech savvy.Apply @ uvmjobs.com

Posting Number: S5789PO | Position Number: 00027658

Student Positions

Peer Leaders

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We hire 10-15 students annually to work in our office as Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders (PLs) are ambassadors for the Career Center who:

  • staff drop-in hours to address common career questions and refer students to our wide array of resources;
  • provide online feedback on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and more;
  • support career-related events (large and small);
  • tackle departmental projects that advance their career competencies;
  • deepen their thinking and practice around fostering inclusion; and
  • advance their own career readiness through the experience and training!

These are part-time positions for current students open to work-study and non-workstudy; rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. We seek applicants who wish to build skills and  can contribute  varying perspectives and experiences to our work. 

PLs work 8-10 hrs/wk during the academic year.  They must attend training the Mon-Sat the week prior to classes as well as weekly meetings during the semester.  

Applications open in March for the following academic year.

Marketing Team

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We hire up to 4 students annually to join our Marketing team, this includes:

  • Social Media Assistant
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Graphic Artist
  • Short-Form Video Producer

For these positions we seek students who are passionate about storytelling, design, social media, or video production — and want to help fellow Catamounts on their path.  These positions offer a chance to build valuable, real-world career skills while having fun with a collaborative, student-centered team. From designing print and digital marketing to producing engaging social content and short-form videos, student's gain experience that directly applies to careers in communications, media, marketing, and beyond. Plus, marketing team members grow a portfolio, learn from professional staff, and leave their mark on UVM’s student experience.

These are part-time positions for current students; open to work-study and non-workstudy.

Applications open in March for the following academic year.