KPU Community Ambassador - Competition ID: 4075

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University seeks a Community Ambassador to engage prospective students and represent the university at events. This part-time, hybrid role involves conducting campus tours, assisting in event logistics, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates are outgoing KPU students with strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation package

Defined pension plan

Tuition waiver

Qualifications

• Current KPU student with minimum 2.5 GPA required.
• Preference for candidates with a reliable vehicle and a second language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct informative campus tours for prospective students.
• Engage with prospective students at events and through social media.
• Assist with event planning and logistics.

Skills

Outgoing

Enthusiastic

Customer service oriented

Computer literate

Social Media savvy

Effective multi-tasker

Experienced public speaker

Education

Current KPU student in good academic standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

Competition ID: 4075
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 2
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Manager of Community Engagement & Major Events

Summary

The KPU Community Ambassador is an integral part of the Community Engagement & Major Events Office (CEME), and shares the KPU student experience with prospective students, their parents, and attendees at community events.

The Community Ambassador performs student engagement, recruitment, and branding tasks and assists CEME in other duties as needed. Successful Community Ambassadors are enthusiastic, outgoing, quick-thinking, customer service oriented, and creative problem solvers.

Key Responsibilities

Principal Duties

• Conduct informative campus tours for prospective students.
• Engage with prospective students & community members at events, on social media, and in email and telephone communications.
• Assist with event planning, setup, coordination, and operational logistics.
• Provide knowledgeable, timely, and professional customer service.
• Act in accordance with KPU branding standards.
  
  

Campus Tour Duties

• Prepare information packages and manage logistics for tours.
• Conduct campus tours.
• Report on tour attendance.
  
  

Prospect Engagement Duties

• Attend events to liaise with prospective students and share the student experience at KPU.
• Use social media and other digital technologies to engage with prospects.
• Refer prospects to further KPU resources (FSO, KPU International, Assessment & Testing, etc.).
  
  

Event Support Duties

• Assist in conducting volunteer training.
• Act as team leader for volunteers.
• Assist in promoting CEME events.
• Assist in coordinating event logistics.
  
  

Communications Duties

• Update contact lists and records as needed.
• Assist in preparing information packages for distribution.
• Assist in responding to in-person, telephone, e-mail, and social media inquiries.
  
  

Other Duties

• Assist with photocopying and collation of materials.
• Assist with data collection and entry.
• Other tasks as required by CEME.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Outgoing and enthusiastic
• Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office software
• Reliable, responsible, professional, customer service oriented
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Able to effectively multi-task
• Experienced public speaker
• Effective multi-tasker
• Social Media savvy
• Sensitive to diverse student needs
• Available for shifts at any campus or community event, as needed
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
  
  

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who have access to a reliable vehicle and candidates who speak a second language.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only


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! Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

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

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.

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