President's Ambassadorial Team - Competition ID: 4658

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation package

Defined pension plan

Tuition waiver

In-house training & development

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking students for the President’s Ambassadorial Team (PAT) role in the Office of the President. PAT members represent KPU at events, enhancing the university's visibility and engagement. Candidates must be currently enrolled students under good academic standing.

The role offers a flexible commitment, requiring some evening and weekend availability. Candidates will support event coordination and engage positively with guests and community members.

Qualifications

• Student in good academic standing preferred (Honour Roll or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in public speaking, community advocacy, and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent KPU at university and external events.
• Support event coordination and logistics.
• Engage with guests and community members.
• Promote a positive image of KPU through interactions.

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Current KPU student in good academic standing

Job description

Competition ID: 4658

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 10

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

POSITION NAME: President’s Ambassadorial Team

DEPARTMENT/FACULTY: Office of the President

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Student Assistant

DATE REVISED: April 2026

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: These roles report to the Business Manager, Office of the President.

SUMMARY

The President’s Ambassadorial Team (PAT) is a group of outstanding Kwantlen Polytechnic University students employed as paid student assistants within the Office of the President. Working under the direction of the President and designated staff, Ambassadors represent KPU at official university and community events. As an extension of the Office of the President, PAT members help strengthen relationships, enhance KPU’s visibility, and support institutional engagement. Students are uniquely positioned to serve as authentic ambassadors of KPU because they represent the university’s academic life, student experience, and learning community firsthand. The role is designed specifically for currently enrolled students who bring this lived perspective to their interactions and engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent KPU and the Office of the President at official university and external events
• Serve as a professional and engaging ambassador for KPU
• Welcome and engage with guests, partners, and community members
• Support event coordination, logistics, and on-site execution
• Provide general administrative and event support, as required
• Assist with protocol, hosting duties, and VIP engagement
• Promote a positive image of KPU through all interactions
• Support special initiatives and activities of the Office of the President, as assigned

TIME COMMITMENT

• Variable, based on event schedules and operational needs (anticipated modest monthly commitment)
• Some evening and weekend availability required
• Applicants must be able to balance academic responsibilities with scheduled duties
• Duration: Semester-based appointment, subject to extension based on performance and program needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current KPU student in good academic standing (Honour Roll or equivalent preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in public speaking, community advocacy, and engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Professionalism, maturity, and sound judgment
• Ability to travel between campuses and to external events

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

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, in-house 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.

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]. 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.

We are 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.