Job Description

Schedule prospective and Admitted student “Day in the Life at Union” visits by communicating with Union Ambassadors, among other listed duties. Union student Ambassadors are Admissions representatives who share their experiences with prospective and admitted student visitors to encourage their interest in attending Union College.

Department: Admissions

Location: Grant Hall

Supervisor: Admissions Counselor & Assistant Dean Of Admissions - Coordinator of Diversity and Access Engagement

Work available: 5-7 hrs./week; Schedule varies

Rate of Pay: $14.50/hr.

Number of Available Positions: 3

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Ambassador Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Schedule prospective and Admitted student “Day in the Life at Union” visits by communicating with Union Ambassadors. Union student Ambassadors are Admissions representatives who share their experiences with prospective and admitted student visitors to encourage their interest in attending Union College.
• Complete deliverables such as emails, “Day in the Life at Union” Visitor Hub, “Day in the Life at Union” visitor printouts, and time sheets in a professional and timely manner.
• Attend weekly Coordinator meetings with Ambassador and Moses Viney Partnership leaders.
• Facilitate training of new volunteers to the Ambassadors program through information sessions, meet and greets, etc.
• Facilitate selection and training of new Ambassador Coordinators to ensure program consistency and stability.
• Positively represent Union College by upholding the college’s mission and values when interacting with all Union community members and visitors.
• Confidentiality when handling sensitive and personal information of visiting students, guests, and Union Ambassadors.

MVP Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Help coordinate and solicit current student help for multiple Admissions overnight programs throughout the year.
• Help facilitate informal tours for first generation and BIPOC students and school groups.
• Help coordinate 1 on 1 conversations with current Union students and prospective first gen and BIPOC students.
• Complete deliverables such as email and update The MVP/Ambassador Opportunity Hub.
• Attend weekly Coordinator meetings with Ambassador leaders.
• Complete deliverables such as emails, “Day in the Life at Union” Visitor Hub, “Day in the Life at Union” visitor printouts, and time sheets in a professional and timely manner.
• Attend weekly Coordinator meetings with Ambassador and Moses Viney Partnership leaders.
• Facilitate training of new volunteers to the Ambassadors/MVP program through information sessions, meet and greets, etc.
• Facilitate selection and training of new Ambassador Coordinators to ensure program consistency and stability.
• Positively represent Union College by upholding the college’s mission and values when interacting with all Union community members and visitors.
• Confidentiality when handling sensitive and personal information of visiting students, guests, and Union Ambassadors.

Qualifications:

• Valid rising Junior or Senior academic standing at Union College with no outstanding disciplinary infractions.
• Participation in Admissions volunteer programs. Preference will be given to consistently involved Union Ambassador students.
• Excellent use of and accessibility via Google Workspace applications, GroupMe, and zoom.
• Excellent accessibility and communication with both student volunteers and program leaders of the Ambassador and Moses Viney Partnership programs.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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