Student Ambassador - Long Island University

Medical Management International, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 12,694 - 15,205; Part time

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Student Ambassador in New York City to act as a liaison between your university and Banfield Medical Director. The role involves representing the hospital, promoting its mission, and assisting with campus events to enhance engagement with students and faculty.

The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills while managing multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership competencies and effective communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Must be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Represent Banfield Pet Hospital and promote its mission on campus.
• Assist with campus events and engage with students and faculty.
• Maintain communication with the Student Programs team.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Client service

Multi-tasking

Education

Enrolled in a veterinary medicine program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Student Ambassador

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., 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.

Qualifications

• Leadership competencies: Action oriented, Command skills, Integrity and trust, Planning, Peer Relationships.
• Functional competencies: Priority setting, Presentation skills, Approachability, Listening, Problem solving.
• Capabilities and experience: Ability to multi‑task, Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, Shift attention quickly, Communicate effectively in English, Organize tasks methodically, Solve problems decisively, Provide client service, Follow instructions, Perform basic math, Use computer and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.).

Attitudes (Will do)

• Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures.
• Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity – adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospitals.
• Cooperativeness – willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information.
• Flexibility – open to changing situations and opportunities and willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence – able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations, maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

Special Working Conditions

Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, speaking English) to perform duties proficiently. Ability to carry out instructions and solve problems involving several variables. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and manipulate up to 50 pounds. Noise level 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $1,250 – $1,250 stipend per semester.

EEO Statement

Banfield Pet Hospital® is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is our mission to provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and to ensure that access to jobs is strictly based on job‑related criteria.