Entrada Scholars Program – Entrada Ambassador

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Entrada Scholars Program is seeking three Entrada Ambassadors to support prospective students, advance enrollment outreach, and help celebrate Entrada’s 40th Anniversary. The role combines applicant interviews and evaluation, student outreach and engagement, and event planning and implementation. Ambassadors represent Entrada and Calvin University with warmth, professionalism, and care. Responsibilities shift throughout the academic year according to program needs: during active interview periods, ambassadors conduct and evaluate applicant interviews; during lighter periods, they focus on outreach and anniversary activities. The position is for the 2026–2027 academic year and is expected to require approximately 10–12 hours per week, with a schedule of up to three 3.75-hour shifts per week. Scheduling and responsibilities vary based on program needs. Compensation is $15.00 per hour. Training is provided in interview procedures, evaluation rubrics, equity-centered interviewing, confidentiality, applicant communication, program information, outreach, Slate or other designated systems, and event planning.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication, active listening, and written documentation skills.
Ability to conduct fair, unbiased, and student-centered interviews.
Professional verbal communication skills, including comfort with phone outreach.
Dependability, punctuality, organization, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established program protocols.
Comfort using virtual meeting platforms and willingness to learn new technology systems.
Commitment to Calvin’s educational mission as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
Commitment to the Christian faith and to integrating faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to building relationships and communicating positively across dimensions of diversity, including race, gender, physical limitations, class, and religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Previous participation in Entrada or familiarity with the program’s mission.
Experience in mentoring, student leadership, outreach, event planning, customer service, or related roles.
Knowledge of Calvin University student life, campus resources, and culture.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

Conduct structured virtual interviews lasting 30–45 minutes with Entrada applicants.
Review applicant materials and essays before interviews and prepare relevant follow-up questions.
Use established questions and evaluation rubrics to assess applicant readiness, motivation, and alignment with Entrada values.
Record timely and accurate interview notes and evaluations in Slate or other designated systems while maintaining confidentiality.
Provide welcoming interview experiences, explain Entrada expectations and next steps, and refer questions requiring official clarification to the Entrada Leadership Team.
Call prospective and admitted Calvin students to introduce Entrada, encourage applications, and promote engagement.
Use approved talking points, contact lists, and outreach procedures to provide accurate information about program opportunities, application processes, and deadlines.
Document outreach activities and follow-up needs, and communicate questions or concerns to program leadership.
Support approved reminder calls and communications during recruitment, application, interview, and enrollment periods.
Represent Entrada through peer-to-peer conversations emphasizing belonging, opportunity, and college readiness.
Assist staff with planning and coordinating Entrada’s 40th Anniversary celebrations and alumni engagement activities.
Support event preparation, outreach, registration tracking, materials development, timelines, and logistical planning.
Help connect with Entrada alumni and current students, gather stories and memories with permission, and contribute student perspectives to anniversary initiatives.
Provide event-day support such as greeting guests, setup, check-in, activity coordination, and cleanup as assigned.
Collaborate with CAPO staff and campus partners on designated projects, referring final decisions, budgets, and external commitments to program leadership.
Attend required training sessions, team meetings, and regular check-ins.
Manage assigned responsibilities and interview appointments using Slate, Teams, and other designated systems.
Communicate proactively about scheduling conflicts, applicant concerns, outreach trends, and event needs.
Adapt responsibilities among interviews, outreach, and anniversary projects according to program priorities.
Uphold Entrada’s commitments to belonging, access, opportunity, student support, consistency, and confidentiality.