[Learn/Earn] Student Ambassador

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 17,195 - 24,490; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Student Ambassador at Linn-Benton Community College's Albany Campus. This role focuses on outreach, recruitment, and student retention initiatives, assisting in new student orientation and providing reception services.

The ideal candidate must maintain enrollment of at least 6 credits and has a GPA of 2.0 or better. This position offers an opportunity to engage with fellow students and promote a vibrant campus community.

Qualifications

• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Requires basic office skills and familiarity with office equipment.
• Effective communication with diverse populations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments with outreach, recruitment, and retention projects.
• Provide reception and clerical services for First Resort.
• Conduct new student orientations.

Skills

Office and clerical skills

Communication skills

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking skills

Education

Enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Position Title

[Learn/Earn] Student Ambassador

Department

First Resort Student Help Center

Location

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary

$15.13

Job Summary

This posting is for a Learn & Earn position. To be eligible for Learn & Earn positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA). Assists departments with outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives and projects. Organizes activities for students that support development of a campus community. Assists with new student orientations. Provides reception and clerical services for First Resort.

Essential Duties

1. Assists selected departments with outreach, recruitment, and retention projects. Collaborates with staff responsible for projects or initiatives.
2. Assists with reception duties in First Resort as needed. Disseminates information and responds to student and staff inquiries. Composes and types, using word processing, news releases, letters and other communications.
3. Assists student services with student contacts that support recruitment, enrollment information, or retention.
4. Supports Admissions recruitment programs by serving as a tourguide, participating with recruiters at high school and community events, on and off campus. Assists with winter open house.
5. Works with Counseling and Career Center staff to conduct new student orientation.
6. Assists with implementation of community events, including the Youth Job Fair, Career Fair, Winterfest, and others.
7. Monitors bulletin board postings for adherence to college policy, coordinates the car‑pooling and housing boards, and distributes information about campus events.
8. Assists with the operation of the LB Lunch Box.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Position requires good hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, typewriter or other office equipment.
• Lifting, pulling, and bending are often required for setting up and breaking down events.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Requires the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds.
• Work is normally performed in an office setting with little or no exposure to health and safety hazards.
• Requires some evening hours.
• Occasional travel to off‑site recruitment activities required.
• Considerable time is spent working at a computer.

Education and Experience

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better to be eligible to work in a Learn & Earn student employee capacity at Linn‑Benton Community College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires basic office and clerical skills and familiarity with general office equipment including personal computers.
• Requires good communication, customer relations and phone skills, electronic communication and writing skills.
• Must be able to perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision and following well‑defined policies and procedures.
• Requires the ability to prepare routine or customized reports, correspondence or materials using word processing or database applications.
• Requires the ability to learn, understand and apply college rules, regulations, and policies.
• Requires the ability to operate general office equipment including computers, word processing and database applications used at the college.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize and plan work to perform in a frequently fast‑paced environment and within a designated time frame.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with diverse populations in a courteous manner, exercising patience, either over the phone or in person.
• Must have good public speaking skills.

Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check - C4.
• Post‑offer criminal background check required.
• All new employees must be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Completion of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I‑9 within three days of hire is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Linn‑Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.