RFS Brunswick Summer Ambassador

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed to the students, the State, and the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

Rutgers is seeking a RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador. This near‑peer ambassador for the Rutgers Future Scholars Program is a dynamic role with multi‑faced responsibilities aimed at ensuring the success of the Summer Program.

• Builds inclusive and empowering learning environments.
• Fosters relationships and partnerships.
• Provides continuous evaluation and feedback.
• Manages classrooms.
• Provides a safe and secure sense of community to first‑generation students.
• Acts as a leader and mentor to Scholars.
• Tracks attendance of pre‑college students.
• Ensures scholars access and enter classroom(s) in a timely fashion.
• Reports any incidents that may arise.
• Serves as teaching assistants to Rutgers professors in a learning environment.
• Captures imagery/video content to be shared via socials.
• Hosts and/or facilitates conversations.
• Participates in discussion surrounding the college experience.
• Assists RFS staff with tasks as needed.
• Assists with Summer Supply distribution in person from our Department Office.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience depending on the duties to be performed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide array of constituents (adolescent aged children, guardians, faculty/staff).
• Experience as a mentor working with children in Middle School/High School and/or maturity level necessary to serve as a front‑line staff member representing Rutgers Future Scholars.

• Rutgers Future Scholars Mentors and previous Summer Ambassador experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or additional languages (written and oral) for translation support.
• Mic/Camera, Microsoft Office.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be available during entirety of dates and hours of our Summer Program (tentatively 8am-3pm).
• Must be available for Pre‑Summer Training(s) and meeting(s).
• Must be available to attend daily/weekly staff check‑ins and staff meetings.
• Must complete protection of minors training and background check.
• Multiple Vacancies.

$16 - $18 hourly

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Part‑time, up to 40 hours per week, one‑day shift (Day).

Fully on‑site work arrangement.

Rutgers is an equal‑access/equal‑opportunity institution. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

• Writing Sample 1