Campus Ambassador at Higher Education Regional Alliance in Kenosha, WI

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Position Title:

Campus Ambassador

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

The Campus Ambassadors are a position of leadership at UW-Parkside and serve an essential role in the recruitment of prospective UW-Parkside students. A Campus Ambassador is a role model, peer mentor and represents the best UW-Parkside has to offer. Campus Ambassadors are responsible for representing UW-Parkside- benefits, opportunities and services when welcoming new students/ visitors on campus. A Campus Ambassador will warmly welcome all students and their families while working to establish a quality first impression. Campus Ambassadors will represent themselves and the institution in a professional and appropriate manner while displaying pride and passion for UW-Parkside.

Responsibilities:

Admissions Events, Visits, and Tours

Participate in admissions recruitment events such as, daily campus tours, Ranger Saturday, Experience Parkside Day, Admitted Students Day and other events as needed.

Conduct campus-wide tours for visitors and group visits in a professional manner

Greet, assist, and create connections with incoming students and visitors throughout the application and enrollment process

Provide information to prospective students, current students, and visitors related to admissions process, deadlines, orientation, registration, campus events, etc.

Assist students during the admissions and enrollment process and provide appropriate referrals

In the Office

Provide a great customer service experience to current and prospective students, families, and staff by answering phones, responding to emails, and communicating face-to-face

Use PeopleSoft, Slate and ImageNow to enter student data, launch communications, and update records and maintain confidentiality of all information

Prepare materials for events and visits

Assist students with scheduling meetings with counselors

Prepare and send out mailings

Attend all meetings, trainings, and events as designated

Mandatory Time Commitments:

Work 8+ hours per week at desk

Work 2 Ranger Saturdays per semester

Work at least 3 visit events per month

Attend all required training (typically 5 days the last week of summer and 3 days in spring)

Attend monthly staff meetings

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Admissions

Compensation:

$12 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Because Campus Ambassadors represent UW-Parkside in professional settings, strong communication skills, accountability, and time management are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

No preferred qualifications.

How to Apply:

• Please click on the blue hyperlink to the Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students towards the top of the job posting where it says Current Students.
• You will then be directed to login into Workday, please use your Ranger Email and password.
• Search: "Find Jobs for Students"
• Filter by Instuition: UW-Parkside (UWPKS)
• Select this position, then click apply at the top of the page.
• Please upload your resume AND cover letter.
• Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Hannah Ingram, ingram@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) 

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. 

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Parkside Crime Statistics Report

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. 

Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.