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Title: CSTEM Student Ambassador

Position Type: Student

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Varies Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with some potential Saturday commitments. Remote Work (As Applicable). Perform select tasks such as follow-up communication, data entry, and digital outreach from home as assigned

Posted Salary Grade: At least $9 an hour

Contact Person: Aida Bermudez

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student Ambassadors in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) at EKU play an essential role in shaping a welcoming, informative, and impactful experience for both prospective and current students, their families, and campus guests. As representatives of the CSTEM community, ambassadors help communicate key information about our programs, share their personal student experiences, and foster connections that support student success.


Key Responsibilities:

- Campus Tours
Assist with guided tours for prospective students, families, and visiting school groups, highlighting CSTEM academic buildings, learning spaces, and student resources.

-Event Participation
Attend and actively participate in on-campus events for both prospective and current students, including open houses, orientation sessions, and student engagement activities. Some events may take place on Saturdays, which could require an adjustment of work hours during the week to accommodate weekend participation.

-Student Support & Outreach
Support CSTEM outreach initiatives by:
Organizing and transporting promotional materials
Setting up, staffing, and breaking down the CSTEM display table at events
Gaining and sharing in-depth knowledge of CSTEM academic programs
Following up with prospective and current students to answer questions or provide additional resources
Other duties as assigned which relate to assisting prospective students, current students, families, guests, inquiries, and applicants, including:
Conducting follow-up inquiries with prospective and current students
Writing postcards to students who participated in a campus visit
Supporting general recruitment and engagement efforts as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Preferred Qualifications:

The student should demonstrate professionalism, reliability, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with others.

Job Duties:

• Participate in in-person events for both prospective and current students hosted by the CSTEM. - (Essential)
• Assisting with tours of prospective students, families, and/or high school students to show CSTEM academic buildings and spaces where our students excel in their major. - (Essential)
• Attend student worker meetings and training as outlined by the CSTEM faculty/staff and/or the Office of Admission. - (Essential)
• Other duties as assigned which relate to assisting prospective students, current students, families, guests, inquiries, and applicants. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.