Ambassador CES

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy seeks a student employee to support CE&S outreach initiatives on campus and in the metro-Detroit area. You will meet with prospective CE&S students during campus visits and orientations, and assist with STEM activities during fall/spring programs.

You will follow up with inquiries via phone and email, visit partner K-12 schools, and may mentor students in dual enrollment or robotics programs.

Qualifications

• Must major in STEM-related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with high school and college students.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with K-12 youth is desired.
• Experience participating in STEM activities (Robotics, Engineering/Science competitions) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective CE&S students during regular campus visits, orientation activities and other initiatives for prospective and incoming students to the College.
• Assist with Office of Outreach/Pre-College programs with STEM activities during the fall/spring semesters (Research Symposium, STEM-X Day, etc.).
• Assist with follow- up phone calls, emails and other communication initiatives to prospective students, camp attendees, and other assigned target audiences for activities on or off campus.
• Visit K-12 schools who partner with College initiatives (may include participation in Robotics and or Engineering/Science related competitions hosted by Detroit Mercy or potential partners). * Assist with showcasing CE&S at various STEM activities in the metro-Detroit community.
• Potentially serve as peer mentors for students who are a part of the CE&S dual enrollment or STEM engineering design/robotics competition programs.
• Other outreach/recruitment duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public outreach

Independent work

STEM interest

Event coordination

Education

STEM major

Job description

Description

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Position Type:

• Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective CE&S students during regular campus visits, orientation activities and other initiatives for prospective and incoming students to the College.
• Assist with Office of Outreach/Pre-College programs with STEM activities during the fall/spring semesters (Research Symposium, STEM-X Day, etc.).
• Assist with follow- up phone calls, emails and other communication initiatives to prospective students, camp attendees, and other assigned target audiences for activities on or off campus.
• Visit K-12 schools who partner with College initiatives (may include participation in Robotics and or Engineering/Science related competitions hosted by Detroit Mercy or potential partners). * Assist with showcasing CE&S at various STEM activities in the metro-Detroit community.
• Potentially serve as peer mentors for students who are a part of the CE&S dual enrollment or STEM engineering design/robotics competition programs.
• Other outreach/recruitment duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must major in STEM-related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with high school and college students, in addition to the desire and passion to work effectively with diverse student populations, is required.
• Need to be able to work independently.
• Experience working with K-12 youth is desired.
• Experience participating in STEM activities is desired (Robotics, Engineering Design, Science/Mathematics competition or programs.
• Activity can be in or out of school settings).
• Experience in leadership, managerial, customer service or related service activities is a positive.
• Experience coordinating or planning events is a positive.

Anticipated Schedule:

• varies

Job Contact:

• Norman Bent - (316) 249-801 - [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

16.00