Work-Study/Student - Student Ambassador

Northcentral Technical College (NTC); Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) seeks Student Ambassadors to professionally represent the college during NTC events hosted by K-12, Student Life, and other departments on any NTC campus. Leaders provide accurate information about NTC’s services to the community, prospective students, and families, promoting student engagement and the Timberwolf Experience.

This is a paid position through work-study or student employment, with an hourly rate of $14.00.

Qualifications

• Must be an active student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Ability to function as a team member with fellow students, staff, and NTC administration.
• Hold a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills or a desire to improve this ability.
• Public speaking skills or a strong desire to improve this ability.
• Comfortable working individually and/or in team situations.
• Possess strong leadership skills or a desire to improve.
• Enthusiastic with being a NTC student and displays excitement in sharing personal college experience
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Present campus information to community members, prospective students, and their families.
• Assist with Student Life programming and other department events under the Student Services division.
• Assist with Marketing & Public Relations events and other divisional sponsored events within the college.
• Be familiar with information, materials, and services the college offers, especially with Student Life programming.
• Conduct group and individual tours.
• Work summer camps if able to work summer hours.
• Due to the nature of this position, some night and weekend work may be requested.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings pertaining to events.
• Professionally represent NTC at all times (social media activity included).
• Promote NTC accurately on campus and in the community.
• Commit to a set amount of campus events each semester as outlined by Student Life/K-12 teams (likely around 5).
• Read the weekly Student Life e-mail to know what is going on throughout all NTC campuses and promote the Timberwolf experience.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., December 31, 2027.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment with state-of-the art facilities. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Work-study or student positions are specifically intended for students, so if you are not a student with 6 or more credits in a semester you are not eligible to apply for the positions. To be eligible for a work-study position, you must be a recipient of work-study through Financial Aid.

If you have questions regarding your financial aid and whether or not you are eligible for a work-study position, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 715.675.3331, ext. 5862 or via email: [e-mail].

Thank you!

Job Summary

Student Ambassadors professionally represent the college throughout the year both on and off-campus in a variety of NTC events hosted by K-12, Student Life, and other departments on any NTC campus. These student leaders provide accurate information and insight into NTC’s services and resources to the community, prospective students, and their families. Additionally, they promote student engagement and the Timberwolf Experience to current and prospective students. This is a paid position through work-study or student employment and allows students to grow in leadership, professional and soft skills.

Position reports to Coordinator, K12 Events & Communications. This position will be paid an hourly rate of $14.00.

Application Information

While there may not be an immediate need for a student employee in every area, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time student employee opportunities and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

NOTE:

It is in your best interest to apply for more than one position, in the event other candidates are already being considered for this position, you want to leave your options open for other positions. Student and Federal Work-Study employees may work up to 20 hours per week total.

You will need to re-apply at the beginning of each semester for work-study/student positions due to any school or work-study changes that may have occurred changing your status. Each semester, the applications for each position will be refreshed with new applications of those who re-apply to keep the applicant pool current for supervisors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Present campus information to community members, prospective students, and their families.
• Assist with Student Life programming and other department events under the Student Services division.
• Assist with Marketing & Public Relations events and other divisional sponsored events within the college.
• Be familiar with information, materials, and services the college offers, especially with Student Life programming.
• Conduct group and individual tours.
• Work summer camps if able to work summer hours.
• Due to the nature of this position, some night and weekend work may be requested.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings pertaining to events.
• Professionally represent NTC at all times (social media activity included).
• Promote NTC accurately on campus and in the community.
• Commit to a set amount of campus events each semester as outlined by Student Life/K-12 teams (likely around 5).
• Read the weekly Student Life e-mail to know what is going on throughout all NTC campuses and promote the Timberwolf experience.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Must be an active student enrolled in at least 6 credits. Please note that students are not permitted to work in Federal Work-Study positions during scheduled class times.
• Ability to function as a team member with fellow students, staff, and NTC administration.
• Hold a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills or a desire to improve this ability.
• Public speaking skills or a strong desire to improve this ability.
• Comfortable working individually and/or in team situations.
• Possess strong leadership skills or a desire to improve.
• Enthusiastic with being a NTC student and displays excitement in sharing personal college experience
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: Low

Sitting: Low

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: Low

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low

Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Specific Vision, Hearing, Taste: Low

Work-Related Travel: Low