Federal Study - TRIO Student Ambassador Student Position

Primary Purpose

The TRIO Student Ambassador serves as a peer leader and representative of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program s role is designed for a current TRIO participant who is passionate about supporting fellow students, building community, and increasing awareness about TRIO services across campus.

• Represent TRIO at campus events and resource fairs
• Assist with outreach efforts to recruit eligible students into the TRIO program
• Share personal experiences as a TRIO student to help connect with prospective students

• Serve as a peer mentor and point of contact for current and prospective TRIO students
• Encourage student participation in TRIO services, workshops, and events

• Assist with planning, setup, facilitation of TRIO workshops, events, and activities
• Support special initiatives (orientation sessions, student success workshops, community events)
• Help manage event logistics including sign-ins, materials, and follow-up

• Contribute to TRIO marketing efforts (hanging flyers, outreach materials)
• Assist in highlighting student success stories and program impact
• Assist with development and distribution of the TRIO newsletter

• Assist with general office tasks as needed (data entry, organizing materials, preparing resources)
• Support staff with program operations as needed

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and work as part of team.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
• Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook email, and modern office equipment.

Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Active participant in TRIO Student Support Services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for the 2026-27 Academic Year.
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid.
• Eligibility for Federal Work-Study employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as required by the hiring department.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• Active participant in TRIO Student Support Services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for the 2026-27 Academic Year.
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid.
• Eligibility for Federal Work-Study employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as required by the hiring department.

• Previous leadership, mentoring, or customer services.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to small groups of peers.
• Familiarity with campus resources and student services.
• Interest in education, student affairs, or community leadership.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital…