Student Employee Campus - Admissions Royal Ambassador

Position: Student Employee Campus Employment - Admissions Royal Ambassador
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Title:

Student Employee - Royal Ambassador Department:
Undergraduate Admissions Supervisor:
Hannah Beck

Employment Type:

Campus Employment;
Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Pay Range: $13.00 - $13.00

Job Summary:

As a Student Ambassador at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), you will serve as a representative of the university's values, culture, and academic community. You will engage with prospective and current students, families, alumni, and guests, contributing to the university's outreach efforts and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to share your personal EMU experiences, showcase the campus community, and contribute to recruitment and retention initiatives.

Schedule:

1-6 hr/week, varying schedule

Events:
Participate in approximately 3-4 admissions events per semester including open houses, orientations, and other campus activities to provide insights into the EMU experience

Meetings:
Attend a monthly meeting prior to admissions events to prepare for the event and build community with the other RAsDuties/Responsibilities:

Relationship Building:
Establish meaningful connections with diverse audiences, including prospective students, parents, alumni, and community members. Serve as a welcoming and approachable point of contact for questions and concerns.

Outreach and Recruitment:
Collaborate with the admissions team to support recruitment efforts, such as making phone calls, sending emails, and attending college fairs to share your EMU journey.

Feedback Collection:
Gather feedback from prospective and current students to contribute insights for enhancing the student experience and recruitment strategies.

Campus Ambassador:
Represent the university with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticity. Embody the university's values and contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Qualifications:

Current EMU undergraduate student with a strong passion for the university and its community.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences, both in person and through online platforms.

Ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education and EMU's distinctive qualities.

Active involvement in campus life, clubs, organizations, or community service.

Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Benefits:

Develop strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Gain experience in public speaking, event organization, and relationship building.

Contribute to the university's recruitment and retention efforts.

Expand your network by connecting with prospective students, alumni, and university staff.

Application Process:

To apply for the position of Student Ambassador at Eastern Mennonite University, please submit an application through ADP. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and training session.

* Note:

The specific details of this job description may vary based on the university's policies, the structure of the admissions office, and the preferences of the hiring team.

* Education and Experience:

High School diploma.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Why Work at EMU?

Flexible work scheduling built around your classes

Valuable on-campus work experience and resume-building opportunities

Convenient, walkable commute on campus

Eastern Mennonite University (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.

EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied…