Career Ambassador - Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex Community College in Bedford, MA invites applications for a part-time Career Ambassador in the Office of Career Integrated Learning. You will assist with career exploration, professional development, and Learn & Earn opportunities while developing skills in problem solving, teamwork, and customer service.

The role emphasizes student support, resume and LinkedIn help, event participation, and data tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic and student conduct standing.
• Experience working in an office and/or in a role involving professional written communication.
• Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; solid basic computing skills.
• Enthusiastic about the OCIL mission, eager to learn and highly dependable.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish rapport and work well with students from diverse backgrounds and with various academic needs.
• Strong time management skills, proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Increase students' familiarity with and utilization of Handshake and Focus2.
• Assist with career fairs, represent Office of Career Integrated Learning at open houses and other relevant campus-wide events.
• Assist OCIL staff in editing students' resumes and cover letters.
• Help students create / update LinkedIn profiles.
• Help with data management and research projects, as needed.
• In collaboration with OCIL staff, prepare and deliver presentations to students to promote key programs, best practices and resources.
• Ensure smooth running of OCIL by proactively assisting with various administrative tasks.
• Offer one-to-one and group peer mentoring opportunities for Learn & Earn students.

Skills

communication skills

writing skills

computing skills

interpersonal skills

time management

Tools

Handshake

Focus2

LinkedIn

Job description

Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affi

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Position Title: Career Ambassador - Middlesex Community College

Location: Bedford, MA

Category: Student

Job Type: Part-time

Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026

Job Description

Title: Career Ambassador

Department: Office of Career Integrated Learning

Reports to: Dean of Career Integrated Learning

Date: September 9, 2026

General Summary: The Career Ambassador will work with OCIL staff to provide student services related to career exploration, professional development and Learn & Earn opportunities. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop the following professional skills: problem solving, teamwork, sales & marketing, research, one-on-one and group communication, customer service - all of which are highly valued by employers across all industries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Increase students' familiarity with and utilization of Handshake and Focus2
• Assist with career fairs, represent Office of Career Integrated Learning [OCIL] at open houses and other relevant campus-wide events
• Assist OCIL staff in editing students' resumes and cover letters
• Help students create / update LinkedIn profiles
• Help with data management and research projects, as needed
• In collaboration with OCIL staff, prepare and deliver presentations to students to promote key programs, best practices and resources
• Ensure smooth running of OCIL by proactively assisting with various administrative tasks
• Offer one-to-one and group peer mentoring opportunities for Learn & Earn students

Job Requirements

• Must be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Experience working in an office and/or in a role involving professional written communication
• Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.75
• Excellent communication and writing skills; solid basic computing skills
• Enthusiastic about the OCIL mission, eager to learn and highly dependable
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish rapport and work well with students from diverse backgrounds and with various academic needs
• Strong time management skills, proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment experience requirements]

Additional Information

Location: Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed, if transportation is available

Hours: 12 - 18 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire,

Expected Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

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