Student Worker - Business Ambassador

Overview

Student Employment Opportunity:
Business Ambassador. This position is for current Palmer College of Chiropractic students only.

Function:
Business Ambassadors provide an indispensable service to Palmer College of Chiropractic by serving as liaisons and educators to current Palmer students, Palmer faculty and staff, Palmer Alumni, and business professionals. They support the mission of the Palmer Center for Business Development through outreach, mentoring, programming, networking and education.

The Palmer Center of Business Development provides information and education to Palmer Students regarding best business and entrepreneur practices in the field of chiropractic. The PCBD also provides career resources and direction to promote student success beyond graduation from the Palmer College of Chiropractic.

• Business and Entrepreneurship Practices:
  Business Ambassadors will learn best business and entrepreneurship practices, as well as the skills necessary to be a business owner / entrepreneur. They will also develop education and instruction skills.
• Planning and Event Management:
  Business Ambassadors will develop the necessary skills to plan and implement large- and small-scale events and programs.
• Marketing / Promotion:
  Business Ambassadors will learn the process and technique of promoting, selling and distributing a small business.
• Networking:
  Business Ambassadors will learn to cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, alumni and other speakers for valuable professional connections.
• Mentoring:
  Business Ambassadors will develop interpersonal skills by meeting with, listening and assisting individual students with their career goals.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills:
  They will gain strong communication skills through public speaking and written communication in representation of the PCBD.
• Professional Insight:
  They will gain a broad view of the chiropractic field and the business aspects of being a successful chiropractor and businessperson.

• Must be in good academic standing within Palmer College of Chiropractic.
• Demonstrate passion for the future of the chiropractic profession and its advancement.
• A business background is not required; a keen interest in learning best practices in business and entrepreneurship is necessary.
• Strong desire to connect with and support other students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience planning and implementing programs and events is preferred but not required.
• Entrepreneurial, creative and outside-the-box mindset is valued.
• Ability to attend and participate in traditional and annual university events on a consistent rotation with other Business Ambassadors.
• Ability to attend most meetings, training and retreats.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of the Center for Business Development.

• Complete a minimum of 25 hours of office work per trimester.
• 10 hours per trimester in bi-weekly Business Ambassador meetings held during Tuesday Club Hour.
• 1-2 hours per trimester marketing PCBD events (Class Announcements, social media marketing and other marketing strategies).
• 2-3 hours per week maintaining office hours in the PCBD and meeting individually with students to provide career and business information and support, and reviewing the Career Success Checklist.
• 1-2 hours per semester assisting with pop-ups, business library marketing, and other PCBD initiatives.
• Additional hours above 25 may be required for PCBD and university events and program attendance.
• Accommodation can be arranged for academic and family needs; dates and times for Palmer activities are announced in advance and should be considered in ambassador schedule planning.

For questions regarding the Business Ambassador position, contact Jacque Bollinger, Coordinator of the Center for Business Development, linger or call .

Disclaimer: A student’s length of participation in the Student Employment Program will be from the date of hire until termination either by student, supervisor, or Office of Financial Planning and not to exceed the student’s enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic.

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