Future Students' Office Student Ambassador
SUMMARY :
The student assistant will work with team members in the Future Students' Office on a variety of recruitment initiatives.
He / she performs student engagement and recruitment related activities, as well as assists with events and other activities and general duties as needed.
Successful student assistants are enthusiastic, outgoing, quick-thinking, and possess creative problem-solving skills. They are passionate about sharing their experiences at KPU with prospective students and parents.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES :
- Engage with prospective students through various channels (events etc.)
- Assist events team with planning, setup, coordination and operation logistics.
- Assist with communications activities to prospective students.
- Assist recruiters with presentations in communities from a student perspective.
- Assist in promoting events to current and prospective KPU students.
- Assist in preparing information packages / giveaway bags for campus tours
- Act as an ambassador for the University at external events creating a positive rapport with prospective students and community.
COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES :
Assist with preparing mailing packages to prospects, students, and other audiences.
OTHER DUTIES :
- Assist with photocopying, and collation of materials for mail-outs and promotions.
- Assist with data collection, compilation, and interpretation.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Working towards a diploma or degree at KPU
- Creative, energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic -seeking to make a difference
- A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others
- Excellent customer service skills
- Reliabl e, organized and detail oriented
- Ability to effectively multi-task.
- Public speaking experience is an asset
- Sensitive to diverse student needs
- A second language is an asset, but not required
- Problem solver, works independently and meets deadlines
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
AVAILABILITY :
Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly.
This position is reserved for KPU Students only
Salary Information
Student Assistants are paid as per the following :
- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree BC Minimum Wage plus 21%