Graduate Student Ambassador '26

Lewis & Clark College; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College seeks a student worker to support the Graduate School’s recruitment, engagement, and student experience efforts. You will welcome and inform prospective and current graduate students, assisting with tours, emails, calls, and in-person meetings.

You will participate in admissions information sessions, support ambassador-led events, and help promote the Graduate School through photos, video, and publications while fitting hours around your class schedule.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication with students and families.
• Ability to collaborate with admissions team and student ambassadors.
• Demonstrate professional conduct in promotional materials and events.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students and families via campus tours, email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Support Graduate School Admissions Information Sessions and student ambassador events.
• Represent the Graduate School in photos, video, website content, and publications as needed.
• Assist with planning student support events that foster community and address graduate student needs and interests.
• Provide ideas and feedback to enhance the experience of prospective and current graduate students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?

Welcome! We’re excited that you’re interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started, here are a few important things to keep in mind:

Returning Applicants

If you’ve previously been hired for a position at Lewis & Clark College, we’d love to see you back!

New Applicants

If you’re applying for the first time, we encourage you to prepare your resume and gather your I-9 documents in advance. This will help streamline your application and hiring process! For more information and resources, please visit our Student Employment Resources.

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Megan McCaffrey

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Admissions Office - Grad

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?)

2026-09-28

JOB PURPOSE

To support the Graduate School’s recruitment, engagement, and student experience efforts by serving as a welcoming and informed resource for prospective and current graduate students.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Must be comfortable having photo, name, and bio published on GSEC website and in promotional materials and communications
• Must be comfortable creating and/or appearing in video to be posted on our website and other media platforms.
• Resume, uploaded
• Cover letter, uploaded

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging with prospective students and families through campus tours, email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Supporting Graduate School Admissions Information Sessions and student ambassador-led events
• Representing the Graduate School in promotional photos, video testimonials, website content, publications, and other media as needed.
• Assisting with planning student support events and activities that foster community and respond to graduate student needs and interests.
• Providing ideas and feedback to enhance the experience of prospective and current graduate students.

SCHEDULE

15 hours/month, approximately 3-4 hours per week. Designed to fit alongside your class schedule each term, with the goal of scheduling hours around times you’re already planning to be on campus. On occasion, may be asked to work evenings and/or weekends.

RATE OF PAY

$16.80 / hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

Work Study not required

CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED IN THIS ROLE

• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. (https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.

At Lewis & Clark College, we’re excited to offer a variety of student positions tailored for our current students! Most of these opportunities are available exclusively to those with a Federal Work-Study (FWS) or Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS) award included in their financial aid package. If you have an FWS award, you’re welcome to apply for any jobs posted. If you have an LCWS award, you can apply for both Lewis & Clark positions and non-work-study roles. For our non-work-study students, there are also great opportunities available—just look for the jobs that specify they don't require work-study eligibility. Remember, all student positions require you to be currently enrolled, so make sure you check each posting for specific details! Student work not only helps you earn money but also equips you with valuable skills and experiences that can enhance your resume and support your future career goals. Whether you're gaining hands‑on experience in your field of study or developing essential soft skills, these positions are stepping stones to your professional journey.

We can’t wait to see you thrive in these positions! We are located at 615 S. Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219.