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SSS Ambassador

College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, United States


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Student Duluth, MN, US

Job Purpose/Description The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Student Ambassador serves as a key representative for the TRIO SSS Department of Education-funded project . The primary purpose of the role is to support students who are first-generation, low-income backgrounds, and/or have a disability . Ambassadors serve as the first point of contact in the TRIO SSS lounge, building community and helping students navigate campus culture and support services . Under the direction of the Director and professional staff, Ambassadors help foster a climate that values the social and cultural capital of eligible students .

Job Duties

Lounge Management: Create a welcoming, student-centered environment and ensure the common space is clean, stocked, and promotes student engagement.

Peer Mentorship: Serve as a peer mentor to help students develop effective academic skills and practices.

Resource Navigation: Facilitate student connections to various campus and community resources.

Programming Support: Support cohort-building activities and participate in scheduled training sessions and staff meetings.

Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate student files, submit documentation in a timely manner, and ensure the confidentiality of protected information.

Advocacy: Assist professional staff in addressing institutional and overall barriers.

Required Qualifications

Must

be currently enrolled in the TRIO SSS program.

Academic Standing: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in good academic standing, and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Enrollment: Registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester with a timely degree completion plan.

Soft Skills: Demonstrated dependability, self-motivation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Interpersonal Values: A genuine concern for the well-being of others and a commitment to maintaining helping relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work with the populations SSS serves and the ability to articulate CSS values and SSS project goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Mentorship Experience: Previous experience in tutoring, coaching, or mentoring roles.

Shared Experience: A background that includes overcoming barriers similar to TRIO participants.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Federal work study eligibility is

NOT

required

Submit a Cover Letter and Resume by April 24th at 11:59 pm for consideration.

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