Colorado State University - Student Ambassador

Medical Management International, Inc.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

VCA Inc. seeks a Student Ambassador to promote Banfield Pet Hospital at their university, acting as a liaison between students and faculty and an assigned Medical Director.

The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating events, distributing promotional materials, and enhancing awareness of Banfield’s mission. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with being enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task effectively under pressure.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates an organized, systematic approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between university and Banfield.
• Promote Banfield’s mission among peers.
• Assist with campus organization and outreach events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational ability

Client service skills

Education

Enrolled in a veterinary medicine program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose and Function

The primary purpose and function of the Student Ambassador is to serve as a liaison between their university (students and faculty) and an assigned Banfield Medical Director.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Represent Banfield Pet Hospital in a sincere, professional manner.
• Proactively promote awareness of Banfield’s mission and vision among peers and answer questions from faculty and student body regarding Banfield.
• Assist the Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director in arranging campus visits at the Ambassador’s school by distributing materials, posting announcements, reserving meeting rooms, arranging catering, preparing giveaways, and all other event details.
• Participate in the presentations on campus and provide follow‑up with students and Banfield.
• Distribute Banfield flyers, posters, e‑flyers and other collateral to faculty and student body of Ambassador’s school as allowed by school’s vendor policy.
• Inform the Student Program team of student activities and functions that may serve as a venue for Banfield participation (i.e. Job Fairs, Open House, SCAVMA activities).
• Attend Banfield sponsored conferences and educational meetings when appropriate.
• Keep an open line of communication with Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Hiring Qualifications

Competencies

• Leadership: Action oriented, Command skills, Integrity and trust, Planning, Peer Relationships.
• Functional: Priority setting, Presentation skills, Approachability, Listening, Problem solving.

Capabilities and Experience (can do)

• Ability to multi‑task – manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Communication skills – reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary; correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms; demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational ability – demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments; very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Problem solving skills – demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; unusually decisive in handling difficult problems; translates problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills – consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service; gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
• Intellectual ability – accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format; can provide directions.
• Mathematical ability – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
• Computer skills – comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.

The Five Principles Quality

• Consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal.
• Responsibility – as individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as associates, we support the responsibility of others.
• Mutuality – a mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure.
• Efficiency – we use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best.
• Freedom – we need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free.

Special Working Conditions

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate. Environment where pets are present.

Experience, Education and/or Training

Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program at a School or College of Veterinary Medicine.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Best‑In‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full‑Time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy program.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits.
• Legal Plan covering a range of legal needs.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.
• Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

WE ARE A DRUG‑FREE, SMOKE‑FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.