SE, Roughrider Ambassador, ST​/WS

Position may close before the posted end date without notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.

Position Supervisor:
Janice Soutee
Department/Office:
Student Engagement
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 0 - 20 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility.

This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College.

Rough rider Ambassadors serve as YC representatives and perform duties at various YC campus and community events, along with campus tours. Rough rider Ambassador's will support the Student Engagement office by:

• Representing Yavapai College during college events.
• Developing an expanded knowledge of Yavapai College.
• Assisting with duties and tasks related to events put on by various YC departments.
• Working with diverse populations on and off campus.
• Conducting campus tours for new students, schools, classes, and guests.
• Attending weekly staff meetings and required trainings as needed.
• Minimally assisting with variety of office related tasks.

• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for fall or spring; or 3 credits in summer.
• All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Exhibit patience and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines.
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used.
• Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines.
• Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently.
• Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally.
• Strong public speaking skills.

The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired. This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need.

Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows:

• Prescott Campus
  1100 E Sheldon Street
  Prescott, AZ 86301
• Verde Valley Campus
  601 Black Hills Drive
  Clarkdale, AZ 86324
• Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
  220 Ruger Road
  Prescott, AZ 86301
• Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science
  2275 Old Home Manor Drive
  Chino Valley, AZ 86323
• Prescott Valley Campus
  6955 Panther Path
  Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
• Sedona Center
  4215 Arts Village Drive
  Sedona, AZ 86336

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.