Future Students' Office Student Ambassador - Competition ID: 4829

Job summary

The Student Ambassador will perform student engagement and recruitment activities, including assisting with event logistics and community presentations. They will also support communication efforts and prepare materials for prospective students.

Job details

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4829 Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Student Assistant Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): Summary The Student Assistant will work with team members in the Future Students' Office on a variety of recruitment initiatives. He/she performs student engagement and recruitment related activities, as well as assists with events and other activities and general duties as needed. Successful Student Assistants are enthusiastic, outgoing, quick-thinking, and possess creative problem-solving skills. They are passionate about sharing their experiences at KPU with prospective students and parents. This position is reserved for KPU Students only. PRINCIPLE DUTIES Engage with prospective students through various channels (events etc.) Assist events team with planning, setup, coordination and operation logistics. Assist with communications activities to prospective students. Assist recruiters with presentations in communities from a student perspective. Assist in promoting events to current and prospective KPU students. Assist in preparing information packages/giveaway bags for campus tours Act as an ambassador for the University at external events creating a positive rapport with prospective students and community. COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES Assist with preparing mailing packages to prospects, students, and other audiences. Other Duties Assist with photocopying, and collation of materials for mail-outs and promotions. Assist with data collection, compilation, and interpretation. Requirements Working towards a diploma or degree at KPU. Creative, energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic-seeking to make a difference. A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others. Excellent customer service skills. Reliable, organized and detail oriented. Ability to effectively multi-task. Public speaking experience is an asset. Sensitive to diverse student needs. A second language is an asset, but not required. Problem solver, works independently and meets deadlines. Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. AVAILABILITY Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly. SALARY INFORMATION Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21% Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Student Ambassador will perform student engagement and recruitment activities, including assisting with event logistics and community presentations. They will also support communication efforts and prepare materials for prospective students.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program at KPU. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits • Healthcare spending account • Generous vacation package • Defined pension plan • Parenthood top-up • Sick leave • Long-term disability • Life insurance • Professional development days • Tuition waiver • Inhouse training & development • Inter-campus transportation

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student engagement
• Event planning
• Public speaking
• Customer service
• Social media management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Data collection
• Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Logistics coordination
• Presentation skills

Job areas

• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative