FWS - Admissions - Admissions Student Ambassador FWSSTDAMB - Fall/Spring 24/25

Responsibilities: and NACE Career Competencies:  

1. Recruit exceptional students for associate and bachelor’s programs from high schools, community and technical colleges, and colleges and universities. P/WE, CT/PS
2. Communicate consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in person, via phone, and mailing. O/WC, DT
3. Represent the University at college and career fairs and other admissions hosted events. L, P/WE
4. Work collaboratively with colleagues in financial aid, advising, and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition for prospective student. L, T/C
5. Interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, administrators and the rest of the University community. T/C, G/IF
6. Occasional evening and weekend events P/WE
7. Learn and use the best practices of the Admissions Department and the University. P/WE
8. Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance. Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment. P/WE, CM
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Admissions. P/WE
10. Develop and execute social media strategies, create and share engaging content, optimizing admissions pages, moderating user-generated content, analyzing social data, and collaborating with other departments to manage reputation and coordinate actions. T/C, G/IF, CM, DT, O/WX

Preferred Skills: • Computer knowledge, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology. • Attention to detail. • Strong active listening abilities. • Public speaking. • Written & verbal communication. • Customer focused. • Willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: The priority work schedule is our open hours and during special events. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate the students' class schedule: • Saturday & Sunday: Closed • Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: • Heat • Cold • Noise • Wetness • Humidity Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Keyboarding

Number of Positions: 4-6

Pay Rate: $10.50

Supervisor: Cheyenne Harlow

Location:  HPE 6th floor, Admissions office suite

To Apply, complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) in addition to uploading your resume 

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.