Student - Advising Ambassador Work Study Only

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932 our peoplecentered strategy has defined us and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience backgrounds and skills to the university. And today were ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Advising Ambassadors represent the Academic Advising Office and provide support and information to best direct all visitors to the office. Ideal candidates will be warm and welcoming and willing to support all student staff and visitors to appropriate campus resources. Advising Ambassadors will fully support and model the Academic Advising Office vision of educating and empowering students.

Ideal candidates will have exceptional organizational interpersonal and leadership skills; oral and written communication skills; and student leadership experience. Candidates must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with the team on a regular basis and have a willingness to jump in and take on additional projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome all visitors to the Undergraduate Academic Advising Office
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Academic Advising Office providing support for students staff and visitors. This may include:
• Triage student staff and visitor questions/concerns and direct to appropriate campus resources and offices
• Answer incoming phone calls
• Take messages transfer calls to suite staff and other departments
• Schedule and manage appointments for 17 professional staff members
• Complete daily office tasks Such as:

• Sort/distribute incoming mail
• Supply/restock copies of student handouts
• Clean/organize shared/open space in office
• Attend all staff team and 1:1 meetings
• Work with professional staff on projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU Undergraduate degree program
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with Federal Work Study may be prioritized
• Must possess excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Individuals that enjoy teaching and working with others
• Willing to work collaboratively with others and be flexible regarding assigned tasks
• Ability to maintain privacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in customer service or an office environment is preferred but not necessary
• Professional demeanor

Work Hours:

• MondayFriday between 8am and 4:30pm.

Required Documents:

• Please provide your class schedule along with a resume.

Learning Outcomes:

The Advising Ambassador position will provide relevant professional experience that will assist students in developing the following careerrelated skills:

• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Professionalism
• Problemsolving
• Time management
• Customer service (specifically student support and ability to handle student needs in a professional manner)
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion where different experiences perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if youre wondering whether SNHU is right for you take the leap and apply. You might be just the person were looking for.

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