Office Ambassador

This position is only open to students with federal work study.

Have you completed an internship? Did you take a CBL class that had a positive effect on you? Do you think on-campus jobs are the best? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you might be the person we’re looking for! The Community & Business Engagement (CBE) Office is seeking a UW-Parkside student to serve as a CBE Office Ambassador to help promote opportunities for students to put their learning in action.

The CBE Office Ambassador will:

• Highlight student success stories by encouraging students to share their learning in action stories with the CBE Office
• Schedule interviews with students who have completed an internship community-based learning (CBL) course or other learning in action experience to write a short story highlighting their experience
• Provide administrative support at the Commons Zone 2 front desk, assisting students with scheduling appointments, checking in students, answering phone calls, and helping with basic office tasks

When schedules permit, the CBE Ambassador may also represent the CBE office at campus events (e.g. new student orientation, admitted student day, involvement fair, career and internship fair, etc.) by providing information about the services of our office and answering questions.

Required Qualifications:

• This position is only open to students with Federal Work Study.
• Enthusiasm for experiential learning, such as internships and CBL
• Ability to communicate with a diverse pool of students and faculty
•  Ability to present information clearly through written communication and oral presentations
• Proficiency in using Microsoft 365, such as Word, Outlook, and Teams
•  Ability to collaborate with other staff members, as well as work independently
• Strong customer service orientation; able to exercise good judgement
•  Dependable and punctual
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student attending the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

High Impact Practice Statement: By incorporating classroom learning into hands-on work experience as well as providing supervision and coaching, students gain necessary tools to grow and contribute as professionals.

Communication:

• Share accurate information on CBE programs through presentations and Q&A sessions 
• Conduct interviews with fellow students in a manner that makes participants feel comfortable  sharing their stories, asking follow-up questions as needed to solicit relevant information
• Write engaging stories based on informational interviews

Critical Thinking:

• Respond thoughtfully to questions from students and other stakeholders

Equity & Inclusion:

• Demonstrate respect and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions in all interactions with students, staff, alumni, faculty and community partners

Professionalism:

• Represent the CBE Office in a positive manner
• Complete work assignments on time
•  Take initiative; be responsible, organized and work well with others

Teamwork:

• Promote the mission of the Community & Business Engagement Office as a valued member of the CBE team
• Work as part of the Student Success and Learning Commons front desk staff to greet guests, answer questions and respond to student and staff requests in a timely manner

Technology:

• Use Microsoft Office programs to send emails, write stories, schedule calendar appointments, etc.