What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Professional Development Program Ambassador position at InsideHigherEd?
Position OverviewThe Business Professional Development Program Ambassador program is hiring for March 2025- March 2026. Selected students attend a variety of professional development training and serve as a source of student feedback for the Business Professional Development Program while representing us throughout the academic year.
Our ambassador program highlights community leadership and professional growth. Ambassadors receive a deepened knowledge of the career resources available to B-School students. Ambassadors are expected to represent and communicate programming, services, and opportunities throughout their time in the role in a variety of ways. Projects are varied and tailored to each student’s interests – there are four required hourly training courses for the entire year. Students will be required to help with five projects per semester. The projects range in timeframe, title, and emphasis, and are varied to encourage students to select opportunities that are of most interest to them.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Job DescriptionParticipation will involve, but is not limited to :
40% Promote Business Professional Development Program & career resources to fellow students.
- Class flybys, tabling, club presentations, webinar attendance, modeling professionalism, helping event logistics, student panels etc.
10% Provide relevant announcements in classes and / or student clubs.
10% Provide student perspective on which employers or jobs fields are of interest to campus.
10% Attend training on professional topics like interviewing, job and internship searches, professional negotiation, etc.
10% Collaborate on special projects relevant to student interests and faculty / program needs.
10% Represent the student perspective at staff and faculty meetings.
10% Assist in the selection process for full-time hiring needs.
Required Qualifications
Must be available for the SPRING 2025 training on APRIL 11.
have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate InstructionsTo be considered, please submit (1) your resume along with (2) a short essay answer to the question below.
Please note that there is no pre-requisite class standing or academic focus; if you are looking for a way to begin involvement, deepen involvement or contribute in a new way – this multifaceted team welcomes all experience levels and perspectives.
An invite to interview will be sent over spring break – please check your KU email to schedule your timeframe.
For additional questions or application clarification, please reach out to Cicily Corder at cscorder@ku.edu.
Short Essay Question : “What are you most proud of in your life, and why?” Please limit your response to 400 words.
Contact Information to ApplicantsCicily Corder
cscorder@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$10.25 / hourWork ScheduleFlexible; up to 4 hours a week.Anticipated Start DateMonday March 31, 2025 Apply to Job
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