Virginia Tech - Pearson Campus Ambassador

Pearson • Blacksburg, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pearson is seeking motivated and outgoing Campus Ambassadors to support their Field and Inside Sales teams in engaging with professors and students on campus. This part-time role is crucial for driving sales, enhancing brand awareness, and providing valuable insights from a student perspective. The program offers real-world experience by collaborating with product and marketing teams, working on a virtual team, and developing professional communication skills in an inclusive and diverse environment where every idea and perspective is valued.

Requirements

• Currently an undergraduate student (freshman or sophomore) with a 3.0 GPA or greater at Virginia Tech.
• Open to ALL majors.
• Able to commit to work for one academic school year.
• Self-motivated, curious and proactive: ability to create and manage independent projects with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: energetic, outgoing relationship-building skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably at least one semester of experience using Pearson+, MyLab, Mastering, or REVEL technology.
• We prefer students to continue on in the program until graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist local Pearson team (Field and Inside Sales Representatives) as needed each month to deliver back-to-school help for peers.
• Participate in faculty presentations where needed.
• Support local Pearson team with collecting office hour data, distributing flyers to professors, creating student-perspective videos, and other special projects.
• Complete 5-7 virtual projects per month, contributing input, opinions, and content in various formats such as focus groups, product test-driving, surveys, and social media content creation.
• Serve as a Pearson brand ambassador, creating and sharing content on social media, engaging with Pearson’s platforms, and promoting Pearson materials.
• Attend 3-4 virtual meetings per month to collaborate with the team and discuss ongoing initiatives.

Benefits

• Complimentary Pearson Higher Ed materials, including Pearson+ and access codes for MyLab, Mastering, and REVEL.
• Eligible for accrued paid sick time in accordance with company policy.
• Expand your professional network by partnering with on-campus faculty, Pearson team members, and others.
• Opportunity to get published through PCA blogs.
• Acquire real-world skills like problem-solving, public speaking, and communication.
• Indirect support for applications for full-time roles at Pearson post-graduation.
• Become a member of the PCA virtual team comprised of over 100+ PCAs from across the country.

What This Job Offers

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