Applications are now closed. Thank you to all applicants for your interest!
Rate of Pay: $17.20 - $17.50
Hours: Fall/Winter Up to 15hrs/week Summer: Up to 35hrs/week
Work Location: York University Markham Campus – 1 University Blvd, Markham, ON
Job Purpose:
The Recruitment & Campus Ambassador is responsible for supporting recruitment and outreach initiatives including campus tours, recruitment presentations and orientation activities.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of a permanent staff member, the Recruitment & Campus Ambassador may be responsible for some or all the following tasks:
- Provide front-line customer service at information desk and respond to enquires.
- Lead campus tours for prospective and current students.
- Assist with the creation and delivery of effective outreach programs including recruitment presentations, information session, and discussion panels.
- Promote awareness of resources on campus to support first year student transition.
- Keep information desk organized and materials replenished.
- Acts as an ambassador and role model by helping students navigate York University’s processes and procedures.
- Assist with planning and implementing program initiatives, orientation activities and campus events.
- Create program and event materials.
- Develop website and social media to share ideas with students, provide information and promote events.
- Conduct research and provide input on projects related to campus tours, events and recruitment initiatives.
- Collect and document program data, evaluations and participation information.
- Assist with special projects and administrative duties.
- Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Skills:
- Must be enrolled as a York student.
- Ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical and professional conduct.
- Ability to demonstrate organizational skills to carry out a variety of tasks.
- Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills.
- Ability to foster a shared sense of community.
- Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals from different backgrounds.
- Ability to plan social activities, programs and events that contribute to an engaged community.