FWS - Outreach Student Ambassador

Position Description The successful candidate will assist with Skyline College’s outreach and recruitment efforts on campus, at local feeder high schools, and in the community. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Benefits to the student: Opportunity to build leadership experience and hone their public‑speaking skills Learn the overall aspects of community outreach and event planning Professional development opportunities to learn more about working in the public sector Have the opportunity to gain insight to the day‑to‑day experiences of recruitment at a large community college Duties and responsibilities would include: Ability to effectively communicate to students about the many opportunities and benefits of enrolling at Skyline College. Representing Skyline College at high schools, on campus and in the community. Events included but are not limited to: staffing information tables, campus tours, high school career fairs and college fairs, application workshops, outreach at community centers and shopping centers. Follow‑up with potential students who have applied to Skyline College but have not registered. Take initiative to be knowledgeable about the college programs (e.g. College certificates, associate degrees, transfer services, honors program, etc.) and services such as, financial aid, scholarships, PSP etc. Maintain an effective working relationship with other college departments that participate in the college’s recruiting and outreach efforts such as, Financial Aid, Counseling and PSP. Assist in the collation and distribution of college/recruitment materials such as catalogs, schedules and enrollment forms Work with the Outreach Program Services Coordinator to maintain and update high school and community directories. Requirements Skyline College student in good academic standing (enrolled in 6.0 units or more each Fall/Spring semester &/or 3.0 units each Summer) Available to work 10-12 hours a week with flexibility to support some evening and weekend work. Must have valid Social Security card to be employed. Have a desire to learn more about community colleges and communicating to the public. Has their own car/transportation to get to & from local high schools for tabling/workshops This is a Federal Work Study position and applicants must be eligible. Hours: 20 hours per week Location: Building 19, Room 201 Department: Outreach #J-18808-Ljbffr Skyline College