Student Brand Ambassador - Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Kaplan; Virginia; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation starting at $

Bonus opportunities for leads/enroll.

Free Kaplan course

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Kaplan is seeking a Student Brand Ambassador at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg) to boost Kaplan visibility on campus or virtually. You will leverage campus networks, social media, and events to generate leads and enrollments for Kaplan courses while balancing flexible, part-time hours.

The role offers paid training, competitive compensation starting at $15 per hour, and opportunities to develop marketing and entrepreneurial skills while supporting students on their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, or senior).
• Active campus involvement and leadership in clubs or organizations.
• Engaged on social media with a broad audience.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage campus connections to strengthen Kaplan relationships with student orgs.
• Generate leads and enrollments through campus initiatives and social media.
• Connect interested students with Kaplan test-prep experts.
• Execute on-campus events, tables, fairs, and promotional activities.
• Develop partnerships with influential student groups and organizations.
• Present Kaplan products and resources to students on campus.
• Create and share content to engage students with Kaplan.

Skills

Campus engagement

Social media presence

Strong communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Current student (sophomore–senior)

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Student Brand Ambassador - Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Job Description

If you are involved on your campus, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to use your skills to help improve student’s lives through education, we are looking for highly motivated Student Brand Ambassadors to join the Kaplan team. In this position, you will increase Kaplan’s visibility and market share on campus, or virtually, through various initiatives and activities, including lead generation, selling Kaplan courses, grassroots marketing, student org presentations, relationship building, social media, and more.

The Kaplan Student Ambassador role is a paid position with competitive compensation and incentivized lead and enrollment targets. The hours are flexible based on business needs and ~5 to 15+ hours per week. The position includes a paid training program with the information and tools you need to help you be a successful Student Ambassador.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Use your existing connections to build and strengthen Kaplan relationships with student organizations
• Collaborate with full-time campus-focused partners to generate leads and enrollments through a variety of on-campus initiatives and social media efforts
• Connect students who are ready to enroll in a course with the appropriate test prep expert
• Execute grassroots marketing initiatives, including on-campus events, tables, fairs, flyers, and more
• Develop new relationships, and establish partnerships, with influential student groups and organizations
• Present to students on campus to share how Kaplan’s products and resources will help them achieve their goals
• Use your campus knowledge and expertise to bring Kaplan to relevant campus activities and initiatives
• Create and share content through personal social media channels to engage students with the Kaplan brand and experience

Education and Experience

• Level of Education: Current sophomore, junior, or senior on campus
• Skills:
  • Engaged in your campus community or an active member or leader of a student club or organization
  • Skilled in finding relevant student groups and fostering those relationships
  • Active on social media with an engaged audience and strong digital presence
  • Creative problem solver with excellent communication skills
  • Able to manage multiple initiatives while working independently and remotely
• Personal Attributes:
  • Able to work in a virtual role while staying active, engaged, and responsive with your manager
  • Eager to gain valuable marketing, sales, and entrepreneurial skills
  • Must be a proactive, self-starter and motivated with excellent time management skills
  • High energy with a get-it-done attitude

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation- starting at $15//hour
• Bonus Opportunities for reaching lead and enrollment targets
• A Free Kaplan Course (MCAT, LSAT, GMAT GRE, DAT, OAT, PCAT)
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development to prepare for your career path after college

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here .

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

Location

Blacksburg, VA, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Branding

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

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