Ambassador CES

University of Detroit Mercy • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Ambassador CES supports outreach and recruitment initiatives for the College of Engineering and Science (CE&S). The position involves meeting prospective students during campus visits and orientation activities, assisting with STEM programs, communicating with prospective students and camp attendees, and representing CE&S at community activities. Ambassadors may also serve as peer mentors for students participating in CE&S programs. The anticipated schedule varies.

Requirements

• Must major in a STEM-related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with high school and college students.
• Desire and passion to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with K–12 youth.
• Experience participating in STEM activities, such as robotics, engineering design, or science or mathematics competitions or programs, in or out of school.
• Experience in leadership, managerial, customer service, or related service activities.
• Experience coordinating or planning events.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective CE&S students during campus visits, orientation activities, and other initiatives for prospective and incoming students.
• Assist the Office of Outreach/Pre-College programs with STEM activities during fall and spring semesters, including events such as the Research Symposium and STEM-X Day.
• Make follow-up phone calls, send emails, and support other communications to prospective students, camp attendees, and assigned target audiences for on- or off-campus activities.
• Visit K–12 schools that partner with College initiatives, potentially participating in robotics or engineering- and science-related competitions hosted by Detroit Mercy or partners.
• Showcase CE&S at STEM activities in the metro-Detroit community.
• Potentially serve as a peer mentor for students in CE&S dual-enrollment or STEM engineering design and robotics competition programs.
• Perform other outreach and recruitment duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed