Student Ambassador

Hebrew Union College • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hebrew Union College (HUC) is seeking a Virtual Pathway Student Ambassador to join its Office of Recruitment and Admissions (ORA) staff. This role involves creating and implementing strategies to attract applicants, enhance student relations, train students as recruiters, increase publicity, and train alumni on recruitment efforts. The position aims to develop the ambassador's engagement, communication, counseling, and contact management skills. This role is based in New York City, NY, and requires the individual to be a current HUC student.

Requirements

• 2 years minimum of graduate and/or seminary schooling and training.
• Preference for HUC-trained individuals.
• 1+ years in community engagement programming.
• 2 years of active membership in the HUC community; must be a current student.
• Knowledge and experience of the greater Jewish community, locally and beyond.
• Excellent evaluation and record-keeping skills with fine attention to detail.
• Professional and courteous communicator, with administration and applicants alike.
• Kind, honest, and friendly demeanor.
• Willingness to be part of a dynamic, remote, professional team.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and overlapping timelines.
• Must be an HUC student.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment experience, academic or sales, is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual experiences for prospective students.
• Lead communication with visiting prospects and liaise between visitors and campus staff.
• Engage and train current students to serve as campus hosts.
• Coordinate and create schedules for prospective students' visits.
• Host conversations for prospects and applicants for programs on the ambassador's campus.
• Support the ORA team with Open House planning.
• Support the ORA team for on-campus interviews, including hosting meals with applicants and students.
• Manage the reimbursement of students and visitors for approved expenses.
• Potentially travel locally and nationally for recruitment events and conferences.
• Report on campus visits, including visitor details, activities, and follow-up actions.
• Support and contribute to information sessions and webinars.
• Mail gifts, swag, and care packages on behalf of the ORA office.
• Conduct research and data collection for statistical analysis and recruitment strategies.
• Contact current prospective students to understand their goals and explain how HUC-JIR can help.
• Explain the admissions process, answer questions, and guide prospective applicants.
• Reach out to future prospective students to offer a personal connection and campus invitation.
• Arrange meals, meetings with students, and class visits for applicants during admissions interviews.
• Follow up with inquirers at the end of the admissions season to gauge continued interest.
• Advise on YII program and campus selection for newly admitted students.
• Invite all admitted students to campus for a visit.
• Advise admitted students about YII program and campus selection.

Benefits

• Up to $4,200 gross pay
• Opportunity to shape the future of Jewish leadership
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire the next generation of rabbis and Jewish professionals
• Collaborative, mission-driven community
• Academic excellence
• Innovation
• Strengthening Jewish life throughout North America
• Equal opportunity employer
• Values diversity in its workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree