Career Ambassador

Job Title

Career Ambassador

The Career Ambassador facilitates resume and cover letter reviews and assists students with Handshake and Linked In accounts under the supervision of a Career Center staff member. The role involves front‑desk duties, event support, employer and job approvals on Handshake, presentations, and general office tasks.

• Conduct resume and cover letter reviews on an appointment or walk‑in basis after completing mandatory training.
• Track appointments and generate reports for Supervisors.
• Assist with event planning, organization, and facilitation for the Advising & Career Center.
• Approve new employers and job postings on Handshake following training.
• Serve as front‑desk staff: greet students, check them in for advising appointments, answer the phone, and maintain a professional environment.
• Deliver class presentations on career services using PowerPoint and engage in promotional presentations and tabling at career events.
• Participate in mandatory training workshops to enhance skill sets.
• Handle general office tasks: answer phone calls, create advising appointments, prepare office mailings, post flyers, pick up deliveries, and complete additional assigned duties.

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at the University of Wisconsin‑Parkside.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse staff and student population.
• Willingness to complete Safe Zone and FERPA training.
• Comfortable speaking in front of others.
• Good academic standing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and good judgement.
• Professional demeanor.
• Dependable and punctual.

Compensation: $12 per hour.

Employment requires a criminal background check and completion of sexual violence and harassment training as required by Wisconsin law.

Contact:
Linda Bevec, bevec.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.