Career Discovery and Success Ambassador - Exploration Center
Auburn, AL 
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Requisition Number Stu03164P
Home Org Name Career Discovery & Success
Division Name Provost and VP Academic Affair
Position Title Career Discovery and Success Ambassador - Exploration Center
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
Have you been searching for an opportunity to get involved on campus? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop valuable skills that support your career readiness and career goals? Do you enjoy working and engaging with fellow students? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should apply to be a Exploratory Ambassador!

In addition to gaining invaluable experience in a professional setting, as a Exploratory Ambassador you will:

  • Receive in-depth training in key career services areas that support student success
  • Provide career-related assistance to students and share valuable resources with your peers
  • Engage with campus leaders to develop new partnerships around campus
  • Network and engage with students, employers, faculty, and staff
  • Prepare to meet personal and professional goals
  • Enhance your resume, LinkedIn Profile and boost your professional presence
  • Gain transferable career skills in key career readiness areas
  • Develop leadership skills

Provides students with an opportunity to serve as a representative of Career Discovery and Success and explore aspects of career counseling, coaching, and academic advising. In addition, they provide a friendly face for both Career Discovery and Success and Auburn University to all patrons, including employers who recruit on campus. All Career Discovery and Success Ambassadors are expected to support all major events hosted by Career Discovery and Success, as well provide traffic flow support during peak times within the Exploration Center. Those who serve as an Ambassador are also expected to engage in mandatory training, regular meetings, and supervision, as well as pre-schedule professional development sessions. Ambassadors also play a vital role in the recruitment and training of future Ambassadors.
Essential Functions
  • Provide peer-to-peer career coaching to students on career related topics.
  • Provide drop-in advising to exploration center students.
  • Support peers in the review and development of professional documents, such as resumes, cover letters, and personal statements, and assist in supporting job search skills during drop-in hours.
  • Serve as peer mentors in the Exploratory Courses, and provide support for outreach engagements, such as tabling, presentations, and workshops on key topics, such as Career Discovery and Success overviews, an introduction to resumes and cover letters, using Tiger Scheduler, and supporting the facilitation of Exploratory Panels, Backstage Pass Groups, and Major Fairs or related events.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Auburn University student.

Expectations:
  • Commit at least two full semesters
  • Maintain minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Available for Mandatory Training/Orientation Session prior to start of Fall or Spring semester
  • Attend pre-scheduled, regular Ambassador meetings, supervision, and professional development sessions
  • Commit to a minimum 32 hours per semester
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred applicants for Exploration Center position have a major in psychology, counseling, family studies, education, social work or related fields. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Exploratory student and will have ample summer availability.
Pay Rate $9.00/hour
Work Hours Up to 20
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 03/04/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$9.00/hour
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