Students' Office Student Ambassador - Competition

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition : 4810

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Student Assistant

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The Student Assistant will work with team members in the Future Students' Office on a variety of recruitment initiatives. They perform 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.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

• 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

Assist with preparing mailing packages to prospects, students, and other audiences.

• Assist with photocopying, and collation of materials for mail-outs and promotions.
• Assist with data collection, compilation, and interpretation.

• 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
• Reliable, 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

Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly.

• Less than one…