Student Ambassador, Student Affairs - 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 : 4595

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: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Student Assistant

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This role reports to the Communications and Events Coordinator, Student Services.

The Student Ambassador is an integral part of Student Services and enhances the KPU student experience with prospective and current students and community members.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

• Engage with students and campus visitors for way finding and referral to services.
• Provide knowledgeable, timely, and professional customer service.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of engagements.
• Assist with content for divisional social media accounts.
• Assist with event planning, setup, coordination, and logistics.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing communication and marketing materials.

• Good academic standing.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in communications, marketing, and/or a related field is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Familiar with common social media platforms.
• Reliable, responsible, and professional with a customer-service mindset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to effectively multi-task.
• Sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
• Available to work across all KPU campuses as needed.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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