PROGRAM PURPOSE:
Outreach at Southwestern College is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Peer Ambassadors and represent Southwestern College. Peer Ambassadors will serve as college representatives who can demonstrate the Southwestern College mission to serve a diverse community of students and inform the public about the academic programs, comprehensive student support services, and equitable access and clear pathways to student success at Southwestern College. This includes the recruitment and advisement of potential Southwestern College students and eligible high school students into CCAP, Early Admission, and other campus programs and services.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the Outreach staff, Peer Ambassadors will:
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Inform target populations about academic and support services available at Southwestern College.
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Assist prospective students and their parents in completing the Southwestern College application.
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Assist prospective students on how to obtain necessary residency and admission clearance.
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Inform and direct students and parents toward eligible Financial Aid resources.
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Assist high school students with CCAP course registration and enrollment.
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Attend weekly mandatory staff training meetings - Fridays from 9 am - 11 am.
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Present about Southwestern College to groups of prospective students via zoom and in person.
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Answer student questions via Outreach Cranium Lobby.
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Other duties as assigned.
• Support the Outreach marking team in flyers, video creation, acting on promotional videos, pictures, and social media content.
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS:
Students who meet the following eligibility requirements and qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Must be cleared to take in-person classes & work in person.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintain a minimum term and cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Maintain a course load minimum of at least 6 semester units.
• Commitment to work a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to 25 hours per week.
• Have a minimum of 2 full days (8 am - 4 pm) available.
• Must be available for Friday trainings (9 am - 11 am).
• The ideal candidate should commit to working with Outreach for 2 or more semesters.