Future Students' Office Student Ambassador

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, BC, is seeking a Student Assistant to support the Future Students' Office with recruitment initiatives. You will engage with prospective students, support events logistics, and assist communications and presentations from a student perspective.

The role offers 8–12 hours weekly, is reserved for KPU students, and emphasizes creative problem solving and strong customer service. On-site in Langley, evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at KPU pursuing a diploma or degree.
• Creative, energetic, outgoing with a proactive attitude.
• Strong social media use and content-contribution skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Reliable, organized and detail oriented; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students through events and various channels.
• Assist events team with planning, setup, coordination and logistics.
• Assist communications activities to prospective students.
• Help recruiters with presentations in communities from a student perspective.
• Promote events to current and prospective KPU students.
• Prepare information packages and giveaway materials for campus tours.
• Represent the University at external events and build positive rapport with prospective students.

Skills

Social media savvy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Public speaking (asset)

Problem solving

Education

KPU student (diploma/degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• 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

COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES

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

OTHER DUTIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

AVAILABILITY

Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

SALARY INFORMATION

• 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%