Student Ambassador

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Student Ambassadors are a vital link between our institution and the broader student community. Student Ambassadors assist with emulating the vision and mission of Student Engagement and Belonging and Columbus State Community College on campus and beyond. Ambassadors also welcome students, lead leadership and mentorship initiatives to expand the definition of belonging, participate in micro and macro engagement programs, and introduce supportive resources to help achieve academic and personal success. This position starts in August 2026 for the Autumn 2026 semester. This position is open to students with or without Federal Work Study eligibility. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Duties are numbered for convenience, and do not indicate order in terms of importance, frequency that the duty is performed, or the amount of time spent on the duty. Key Responsibilities: Student ambassadors are asked to work on different projects/programs and work with internal sub-committees to complete various items. Some of the responsibilities may include the following: Mentorship Coordination: Assist with developing mentorship programming and curriculum development; provide input to stakeholders on new trends or resources to consider; oversee reporting and recording of mentee and mentor experiences and needs. Program design and facilitation: Create and facilitate monthly leadership workshops introducing Columbus State resources, new methods or ideas to consider, and outlining practices or routines for achieving personal and professional success. Social media and Marketing: Oversees and manages social media platforms, creates a communication strategy to ensure students (current and prospective) are aware of upcoming programs, new resources, and opportunities for involvement, and engages with students to assess their navigation on campus. Recruitment and Orientation: Collaborates with campus and community partners to engage in signature programming, such as our Week of Welcome and New Student Orientation, to help incoming and current students learn about campus resources, coordinate Campus Tours with Admissions, guide programs to join, and impart knowledge about achieving success. Advising and Outreach: Assists with managing and supporting student clubs and organizations registered within the Student Engagement and Belonging office. Establish partnerships and cross-campus engagement, including Delaware and regional learning areas. Other duties include: Adhere to FERPA and other regulations while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information. Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and belonging or faculty, staff, students, and community members. Perform administrative and supportive tasks to assist with the success of the department and team. Work a consistent, reliable schedule and exhibit regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Microsoft programming (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Public Speaking, Program or Event planning
Skill in: Digital Technology, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication (oral/written)
Ability to: Build collaborative partnerships with colleagues and customers, demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, be creative and open to learn new skills and methods
This position requires that any applicant be enrolled as a current student at Columbus State in three or more credit hours in a degree or certificate seeking program. Visit https://www.cscc.edu/services/careers/work-study.shtml for a full explanation of eligibility requirements for student employment at Columbus State.
This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit https://www.cscc.edu/services/careers/work-study.shtml for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position.
Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.
Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.
Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience (volunteer, paid, or academic)
Federal Work Study status is preferred, but College Work Study is still eligible to apply
Commit to a minimum of 10 work hours per week
Availability to work during all semester breaks if needed, this does not include holiday breaks

Responsibilities

Assist with developing mentorship programming and curriculum development
Provide input to stakeholders on new trends or resources to consider
Oversee reporting and recording of mentee and mentor experiences and needs
Create and facilitate monthly leadership workshops introducing Columbus State resources, new methods or ideas to consider, and outlining practices or routines for achieving personal and professional success
Oversees and manages social media platforms
Creates a communication strategy to ensure students (current and prospective) are aware of upcoming programs, new resources, and opportunities for involvement, and engages with students to assess their navigation on campus
Collaborates with campus and community partners to engage in signature programming, such as our Week of Welcome and New Student Orientation, to help incoming and current students learn about campus resources, coordinate Campus Tours with Admissions, guide programs to join, and impart knowledge about achieving success
Assists with managing and supporting student clubs and organizations registered within the Student Engagement and Belonging office
Establish partnerships and cross-campus engagement, including Delaware and regional learning areas
Adhere to FERPA and other regulations while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and belonging or faculty, staff, students, and community members
Perform administrative and supportive tasks to assist with the success of the department and team
Work a consistent, reliable schedule and exhibit regular and punctual attendance
Perform other duties as assigned