Future Students' Office Student Ambassador - Competition ID: 4810

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) seeks a Student Assistant to support the Future Students' Office with recruitment initiatives and student engagement. You will help with events, communications, and campus tours, sharing experiences to prospective students and families.

This position is reserved for KPU students only. Work approximately 8–12 hours weekly, on-site, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Sensitivity 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public speaking

Social media

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Reliability

Education

Diploma or degree in progress at KPU

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 ID: 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

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

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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.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

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.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following

• 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%

Total Rewards

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!

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note: 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.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.