Student - APEX Ambassador
About The Position
The APEX Ambassador role supports first-year students through the APEX advising program and provides peer career advising through the office of Career and Professional Development (CPD). Ambassadors will assist Academic Advisors/Career Coaches (AACCs) with coursework, facilitate in-class activities, and offer one-on-one and group support to first-year students. They will also act as a first point of contact for students navigating career exploration, resume writing, and professional development. This role helps develop transferable skills in coaching, communication, data management, and program facilitation.
Requirements
- Must be in good academic standing and able to balance work commitments and coursework
- Demonstrated ability to work with peers in a supportive and empathetic manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver constructive and encouraging feedback clearly and professionally
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and general digital platforms; comfort with learning and explaining tools such as Handshake and LinkedIn
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and balance academic and work responsibilities
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to upholding standards
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with career services, peer mentoring, tutoring, or student leadership
- Prior experience as an APEX Ambassador for APEX-050 or APEX-051
- Interest in coaching, human resources, communications, education, or related fields
Responsibilities
- Attend APEX-050 and APEX-051 advising sections in a TA-like capacity, assigned to one Academic Advisor/Career Coach (AACC)
- Assist the AACC with grading student reflections and other coursework
- Run in-class activities on how to use on-campus resources
- Meet with first-year students as a group or one-on-one to provide additional support
- Support first-year events throughout the semester alongside AACCs and fellow ambassadors
- Staff CPD drop-in hours on a rotating schedule (approximately 1-2 shifts per week) and conduct one-on-one appointments
- Conduct walk-in and scheduled resume and cover letter reviews providing constructive, encouraging, and actionable feedback
- Introduce students to career assessment tools and online resources available through CPD
- Support students in identifying majors, industries, and career paths that align with their interests and strengths
- Assist students with Handshake account setup, profile completion, and platform optimization
- Provide an introduction to LinkedIn, including basic profile setup and basic networking strategies
- Coach students on basic job and internship search strategies and timeline planning
- Refer students to professional CPD staff when questions exceed the Ambassador scope
- Support scheduled first-year events, such as the Activities Fair, Major/Minor Fair, Hub/Center events, and APEX Experiential Day
- Assist with career fair preparation, setup, and day-of logistics
- Co-facilitate CPD workshops, panels, and classroom presentations
- Promote CPD events to a broader student population
- Attend all required Ambassador training sessions, team meetings, and professional development workshops
- Regularly meet with your assigned AACC to check in on role, duties, and student progress
- Collaborate respectfully with CPD staff, AACCs, and fellow Ambassadors
- Represent CPD and Institute for Student Success professionally in all campus interactions
- Track walk-in and appointment data using Handshake
- Support students outside of class as needed (e.g. class/event or assignment reminders)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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