Student Ambassador - Melbourne University

Medical Management International, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 12,694 - 15,205; Part time

Job summary

Medical Management International, Inc. is seeking a Student Ambassador to represent Banfield Pet Hospital at their university. This role involves promoting Banfield’s mission, assisting with campus visits, and engaging with students and faculty.

The ideal candidate must be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program and possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. The compensation for the role is a stipend of $1,250 per semester.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Represent Banfield Pet Hospital professionally.
• Promote Banfield’s mission among peers.
• Assist in arranging campus visits and presentations.
• Maintain communication with the Student Programs team.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Client service skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Education

Enrolled in a veterinary medicine program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

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 (distributing materials, posting announcements, reserving meeting rooms, arranging catering, preparing giveaways, and handling all other event details).
• Participate in 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 the Ambassador’s school as allowed by the 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 the Student Programs team and assigned Banfield Medical Director.
• Perform 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.
• Capability to multi‑task: manage multiple tasks simultaneously, quickly shift attention under distracting conditions, maintain accuracy and composure.
• Communication skills: fluent English, excellent written and verbal communication, strong grammar and vocabulary, correct spelling of common and job‑specific terms.
• Organizational ability: systematic approach to assignments, orderly execution, ability to eliminate confusion and create order.
• Problem‑solving skills: identify, analyze, and solve problems decisively; translate problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills: consistently deliver attentive, courteous, and informative service, gaining personal satisfaction from great service.
• Intellectual and mathematical ability: accurately follow instructions, comprehend and compute basic arithmetic and ratios, convert units of measurement.
• Computer skills: comfortable and confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other specialized software.
• Education/Experience: Enrolled as a student in a veterinary medicine program at a School or College of Veterinary Medicine.

Special Working Conditions

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English).
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Typical noise level is moderate; environment includes presence of pets.

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. We provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and ensure that access to jobs is strictly based on job‑related criteria. Banfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.