Student Ambassador - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University invites motivated students to join the Student Ambassador Program on campus in Chicago. Ambassadors share university information with visitors and prospective students, reflecting SXU’s hospitable spirit and commitment to service.

This role supports admission activities and campus outreach under the Office of Admission. Selected ambassadors must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, attend mandatory trainings, and commit to at least a one-year term, while representing the

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Federal Work Study is NOT a Requirement.
• Students who are Federal Work Study Eligible May Still Apply.
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter.
• Selected Ambassadors must be on-time for tours, maintain GPA, attend trainings, commit to one year, and be a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide campus tours.
• Participate in call campaigns, outreach projects, and mailing initiatives.
• Serve on student panels and as student speakers.
• Lead special group visit tours.
• Participate in Admitted Student Visit Day, Fall Campus Visit Day, and Academic Department Visit Days.
• Other Recruitment activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

The Student Ambassador Program is designed to enrich and support Saint Xavier University through the recruitment of prospective students and welcoming guests to campus. Student Ambassadors provide accurate university information to visitors while presenting the positive and hospitable spirit of Saint Xavier University.

Summary

The Student Ambassador Program is designed to enrich and support Saint Xavier University through the recruitment of prospective students and welcoming guests to campus. Student Ambassadors provide accurate university information to visitors while presenting the positive and hospitable spirit of Saint Xavier University.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide campus tours
• Participate in call campaigns, various outreach projects, and mailing initiatives
• Serve on student panels and as student speakers
• Lead special group visit tours
• Participate in Admitted Student Visit Day, Fall Campus Visit Day, and Academic Department Visit Days
• Other Recruitment activities and duties as assigned

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Federal Work Study is NOT a Requirement

Students who are Federal Work Study Eligible May Still Apply

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Students Selected As Student Ambassadors Will Be Required To

• Be present and on-time for all scheduled tours.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 GPA each semester.
• Attend training, meetings, and retreats. These are mandatory for all Ambassadors.
• Commit to a minimum one-year term of employment.
• Maintain good standing with the Office of Student Life/Dean of Students. (Ambassadors are to be a good role model for other students and be a positive contributor to the Saint Xavier University community).
• Maintain confidentiality of all information/data accessible and disseminated.
• Serve as enthusiastic, dependable, and responsible representatives of the Office of Admission and the University.
• Be dedicated to service excellence.

Description of Hours

Varies, typically 3-8+ hours per week.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.