Student Engagement Ambassadors Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534710&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534710 Work type: Student Ast Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services Department: 04080602 - SL-SAI-COMMUNITY & BELONGING Classification Title: Student Engagement Ambassadors Job Description: + Serve as an expert on campus life and student engagement; Provide students, organizations and the UF community with resources, services and information about the Division of Student Life, and the Department of Student Engagement + Support the front desk and Student Engagement staff with designated projects, during front desk 'second' chair duties as a department representative. Includes but not limited to: + Monitor space access through a formal check in process + Portal operations and administrative responsibilities including responding to emails, teams messages and phone calls + Contribute to the re-registration process by editing GatorConnect profiles + Greet and communicate with students in the portal. + Answer and respond to formal and informal questions + Plan, organize and execute departmental events and initiatives that include but are not limited to Involvement Awards, Student Organizations Fairs, Preview engagements, Space Allocations and other duties assigned + Promote and facilitate individual involvement consultations with incoming and current students on a scheduled and drop in basis during set office hours; includes providing detailed action plans for students personalized with involvement suggestions + Develop unique initiatives, events, and services to support and encourage student involvement and promote student organizations through tabling, organization fairs, conferences, workshops, events, presentations and online materials + Assist in managing, updating and navigating GatorConnect, departmental emails, forms, and other items upon request + Connect and build relationships with student organizations & advisors communicating with them on a regular basis to learn about events and invites to share with students + Assist with the assessment and evaluation of departmental resources, services and events performed. + Other duties as assigned Expected Salary: $15.00 per hour Minimum Requirements: Eligible to work on campus Able to begin work March 2025 and commit to Summer and Fall 2025 at minimum Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with event planning/management and crisis response + Public speaking and interpersonal skills to facilitate group discussions and presentations, and collaborate with community/campus partners + Demonstrate previous experience with customer service or hospitality + Strong organizational and administrative skills such as management of schedules, form completion, organization of records and collecting reports + Ability to assess and respond to the general needs of students, campus partners, faculty and staff and others during events or office hours + Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn more about engagement and student organizations on campus and in the community + Desire to contribute to the marketing needs of Student Engagement through graphic creation and sharing + Be reliable, responsible, confident, and flexible; demonstrates the ability to initiate and activate when called upon to lead and serve + A commitment to assessment and a desire to collect and organize feedback related to events, initiatives and services offered by Student Engagement + Display a willingness to help others and enjoy working with people and various backgrounds and viewpoints Able to begin work March 2025 and commit to Summer and Fall 2025 at minimum + Previous engagement on campus with student organizations/University units at UF is preferred Strong verbal and written communications + Serve as a role model for all other undergraduate & graduate students at the University of Florida + Demonstrates consistent respect for peers, faculty, staff and community members and maintains a positive attitude at all times + Required to attend ALL staff meetings/trainings Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 03 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 14 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time