Career Ambassador

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Career Ambassador to assist students with career questions, promote Career Services programs, and help organize events across campus. The role includes quick resume scans, setting up Handshake/LinkedIn, and hosting headshots for students.

You will engage with employers, support career fairs, and share resources while representing Career Services with professionalism and a welcoming campus presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer representative of Career Services.
• Welcome and assist students with career-related questions.
• Promote Career Services programs, events, and resources.
• Conduct quick 30-second resume scans.
• Assist students with Handshake and LinkedIn setup.
• Promote and support Career Closet/Dress for Success resources.
• Help students access Candid Career and other career resources.
• Take and promote professional headshots.
• Support career fairs, employer panels, workshops, and networking events.
• Greet and provide hospitality to visiting employers.
• Participate in weekly Career Services tabling and campus outreach.
• Share career opportunities with student organizations, classes, and campus communities.
• Create and share career-related social media content.
• Help promote weekly employer events and career opportunities.
• Collect student feedback about career needs and interests.
• Refer students to Career Services staff for additional support.
• Represent Career Services and the Spartan Standard with professionalism.
• Serve as a positive, approachable, and knowledgeable Career Services presence across campus.

Job description

Career Ambassador - Job Roles

• Serve as a peer representative of Career Services.
• Welcome and assist students with career-related questions.
• Promote Career Services programs, events, and resources.
• Conduct quick 30-second resume scans.
• Assist students with Handshake and LinkedIn setup.
• Promote and support Career Closet/Dress for Success resources.
• Help students access Candid Career and other career resources.
• Take and promote professional headshots.
• Support career fairs, employer panels, workshops, and networking events.
• Greet and provide hospitality to visiting employers.
• Participate in weekly Career Services tabling and campus outreach.
• Share career opportunities with student organizations, classes, and campus communities.
• Create and share career-related social media content.
• Help promote weekly employer events and career opportunities.
• Collect student feedback about career needs and interests.
• Refer students to Career Services staff for additional support.
• Represent Career Services and the Spartan Standard with professionalism.
• Serve as a positive, approachable, and knowledgeable Career Services presence across campus.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Pathways Discover Your Future at Norfolk State University Join a vibrant academic community at Norfolk State University, a dynamic, public, urban institution located in the heart of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, NSU is one of just five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of 15 public four-year universities in the state. Our campus is home to more than 5,400 students, including a thriving graduate population that makes up over 10% of our enrollment. NSU offers a supportive and engaging environment across five distinguished academic schools and colleges, led by a dedicated team of approximately 1,000 faculty and staff. With an annual operating budget exceeding $190 million, Norfolk State is positioned for growth, innovation, and student success. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or make a lasting impact, NSU invites you to be part of a community where excellence, purpose, and progress are more than just words - they’re a way of life. Behold the Green and Gold - and apply today! The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU. NSU Human Resources 757.823.8160