[Learn/Earn] Student Ambassador

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College invites applications for a Learn & Earn student employee position on campus in Oregon. The role supports outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives, assists with new student orientations, and provides reception and clerical services for First Resort.

Applicants must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits, keep satisfactory academic progress, and maintain a 2.0+ GPA. The position involves event support, campus tours, and coordination of campus activities,

Qualifications

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC and keep satisfactory academic progress.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better; some positions may require higher GPA.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments with outreach, recruitment, and retention projects.
• Provide reception and clerical support for First Resort.
• Assist with new student orientations and campus events.
• Serve as tour guide for Admissions recruitment programs.
• Support Counseling staff with new student orientation.
• Support operations of LB Lunch Box.
• Coordinate information dissemination and respond to inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Word processing

Database familiarity

Education

Enrollment in 6+ credits

Maintain GPA 2.0+

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

• Assists selected departments with outreach, recruitment, retention projects. Collaborates with staff responsible for projects or initiatives.
• 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.
• Assists student services with student contacts that support recruitment, enrollment information, or retention.
• Supports Admissions recruitment programs by serving as a tour guide, participating with recruiters at high school and community events, on and off campus. Assists with winter open house.
• Works with Counseling and Career Center staff to conduct new student orientation.
• Assists with implementation of community events, including the Youth Job Fair, Career Fair, Winterfest, and others.
• Monitors bulletin board postings for adherence to college policy, coordinates the car-pooling and housing boards, and distributes information about campus events.
• Assists with the operation of the LB Lunch Box.
• 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 offsite 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 Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.