Job Description

Overview:

The TRIO Student Ambassador position is designed to provide an opportunity for current Oakton/TRIO students to connect with new and returning Oakton TRIO students and provide guidance and advice. TRIO Student Ambassadors may expect to further develop their leadership skills and become involved in organizing opportunities and events that help to enhance the academic, social, cultural, and leadership experiences for all current Oakton TRIO students.

Campus Location: Skokie

Length of Employment: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 with the opportunity to work Summer 2027, and with potential to renew for 2027-2028 academic year.

Can a student do homework in this position? Sometimes

Hours available: 10 hours a week

Schedule flexibility: Schedule will be based on student availability each semester. Set schedule is required once a schedule is set.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:

• Positively represent TRIO to current and potential program participants. (CM)
• Develop positive relationships with program participants by conducting in-person, telephone and electronic communication. (CM)
• Respond to inquiries from current and prospective program participants via telephone calls and emails. (CT)
• Aid in the development and implementation of programs, events and periodic TRIO informational sessions to current and potential participants. (CD)
• Connect with groups of new and returning student and help staff schedule group meetings and trainings (e.g. assist students with resources as inventories related to academic success, group check-ins). (CD)
• Provide ideas, support and assistance with programming. (LD)
• Assist and be forward facing with and on social media. (CM)
• Assist with the creation of weekly newsletters. (CT)
• Submit regular written reports of activities and observations. (CT)
• Expected to attend monthly meetings and occasional trainings as requested. (CD)
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.

Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:

1. Career and Self-Development (CD)
2. Communication (CM)
3. Critical Thinking (CT)
4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)
5. Leadership (LD)
6. Professionalism (PF)
7. Teamwork (TW)
8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit: www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Other abilities):

• Must be a TRIO participant.
• Student must attend a full training session. Date TBD.
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA and currently in Good Academic Standing.
• Enrolled in at least six credit hours during fall and spring semester.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Preference may be given to students eligible for continued employment through Fall 2027.

Application Process:

Students must submit an application and resume through the Student Employment online portal.