Ambassador CHASS CLAE

Description

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Position Type: Federal Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The CHASS Student Ambassador program is pivotal in connecting current and future Titans fostering a welcoming and inclusive community within the College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences. Ambassadors serve as visible student leaders who represent the college at events support prospective student recruitment and mentor first-year students. They create a positive and engaging environment by embodying Detroit Mercys values of radical hospitality excellence and the Magis. Ambassadors actively participate in outreach social media storytelling peer mentorship and event support helping students discover opportunities within CHASS and strengthening the Titan community. Duties and Responsibilities Represent CHASS at university-wide and college events including Visit Days Homecoming SOAR and community activities.

• Serve as a peer mentor to first-year CHASS students offering guidance encouragement and support.

• Assist with event logistics (set up check-in student engagement wrap-up).

• Create social media content (photos videos posts) for TikTok Instagram and Facebook to highlight CHASS programs events and student experiences.

• Participate in outreach efforts to prospective and accepted students (panels Q&A tours Titan for a Day).

• Support admissions and department recruitment through short presentations and authentic storytelling.

• Maintain professional conduct reliability and a spirit of radical hospitality when engaging with students faculty staff alumni and visitors.

• Attend weekly meetings during open hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current University of Detroit Mercy undergraduate student enrolled in a CHASS major or minor.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Active participation in at least one student club organization or campus activity.

• Availability to attend CHASS and university events as scheduled.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to represent CHASS and Detroit Mercy in a professional enthusiastic manner.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Creativity in developing social media and outreach content.

• Willingness to learn about CHASS programs and effectively share that knowledge with others.

• Commitment to diversity inclusion and fostering belonging among students.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move between event locations across campus.

• Ability to assist with basic event setup (tables handouts promotional items).

• Standing and walking for extended periods during campus tours or events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and enthusiasm for engaging with peers.

• Interest in leadership mentorship and community-building.

• Experience in social media content creation (Instagram TikTok Facebook).

• Prior experience in student leadership campus tours or peer mentoring.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Weekly meetings during open hours - work up to 12 hours a week.

Job Contact :

Greg Grobis

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigans largest most comprehensive private University the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the Universitys mission diversity and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.