Indigenous Student Ambassador

Job summary

Represent McGill to prospective Indigenous students and communities by hosting campus tours, advising on programs and admissions, and participating in student panels and cultural events. Support recruitment through social media and media relations, outreach kiosks, market research, and feedback on recruitment activities.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent may perform some or all of the listed general administration functions. These functions are of high complexity and the incumbent performs them using precise instructions provided by their immediate supervisor or other team members. Duties and responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for prospective students and communities, representing McGill with cultural sensitivity and respect. Host both virtual and in-person campus tours while providing information on programs, admissions, and student life. Advise prospective Indigenous students on academic programs, admissions processes, financial aid, and specific support services with a positive and supportive attitude. Hosts and participates in virtual and in-person student panels, information sessions, cultural events and Talk with a McGill student sessions. Contribute to social media campaigns and events on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, and assist with video and photo editing as needed. Manage recruitment kiosks independently or with a team member during outreach events and provide written feedback for continuous improvement. Collaborate with media relations requests to share compelling stories and experiences that promote the university's culture and offerings. Conduct market research to identify target student populations and communities for focused outreach efforts, contributing to effective recruitment strategies. The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. Other qualifying skills: Indigenous Undergraduate student currently enrolled at McGill in Arts, Education, Engineering, Management, Music, Nursing or Science are welcome. Experience with Indigenous communities General knowledge of the downtown campus and student life. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills - must be outgoing, willing to engage and initiate conversations with students and their families / able to adapt quickly to situations (ex: construction on campus). Extremely reliable and punctual. Involvement in the McGill community (clubs, services, athletics or other university activities) an asset. Customer service and social media experience an asset. Work study applicants must provide proof of program acceptance. Hiring Unit: Admissions and Recruitment Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $18.54 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 12 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-09-29 Position End Date: 2027-03-29 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-10 This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

Represent McGill to prospective Indigenous students and communities by hosting campus tours, advising on programs and admissions, and participating in student panels and cultural events. Support recruitment through social media and media relations, outreach kiosks, market research, and feedback on recruitment activities.

Requirements

Applicants should be Indigenous undergraduate students currently enrolled at McGill in one of the listed faculties, with experience with Indigenous communities and knowledge of campus and student life. The posting also specifies a high school diploma and two years of related experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, reliability, and punctuality.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Recruitment
• Indigenous Community Engagement
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Campus Tours
• Admissions Advising
• Financial Aid Advising
• Student Support
• Public Speaking
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Social Media
• Video Editing
• Photo Editing
• Market Research
• Customer Service
• Event Coordination
• Engineering Management
• Support Services
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Interpersonal Communications
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Media Relations
• Employment Equity
• Social Media Campaigns
• Recruitment Strategies

Job areas

• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Marketing
• Administrative
• Student Ambassador
• Campus Recruiter
• Sales Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Human Resources Specialists

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