Part-Time Student Ambassador (BC students only) Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 14312)

Description

Position Summary  

The Center for Career Connections (CCC) and the RISE Learning Institute are seeking Bellevue College student employees to serve as student ambassadors for CCC and RISE services. The student ambassadors will help BC students understand and engage with the CCC and RISE.   

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Pay range: $18.68- $24.70/hour

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $19/hour based on Bellevue College hourly salary schedule.

The successful candidate is expected to work 10 - 19 hours per week, hours flexible with student schedules. 

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits. Student employees are entitled to begin accruing paid sick leave from the start of their employment.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

The RISE Learning Institute, a part of the Connected Learning Division, works across Bellevue College and with the surrounding community to provide opportunities for students to learn through experiences, with the goal of helping them identity, articulate, build, and apply strengths. RISE builds cross campus collaborations, innovative programs, and community connections to provide transformative learning experiences for students. By fostering Research, Innovation, Service, and Experiential Learning (RISE), the RISE Institute helps students develop skills that can help them succeed during and after their time at Bellevue College.

The Center for Career Connections is the largest unit of Bellevue College's RISE Learning Institute.  (RISE stands for Research, Innovation, Service, and Experiential learning.)  The RISE Learning Institute serves as a hub for hands-on learning, career exploration, strengths development, and community engagement high-impact practices that benefit all students, but especially students of color, first-generation students, and disabled students. RISE and the Center for Career Connections are thus at the center of Bellevue College's efforts to close equity gaps and fuel student success.

The Center for Career Connections helps students, alumni, and prospective students explore career options; discover, articulate, and apply their strengths; and connect to work-based learning opportunities during and after college.

Essential Functions  

• Staff the CCC front desk, providing a warm welcome to BC students.
• Assist students in making appointments with professional staff at the CCC and RISE.
• Ensure that students complete required CCC/RISE paperwork, and the appointment check in and check out process.
• Regularly check phone and email communications to RISE and the CCC and route communications to the appropriate staff member.
• Interact with student users to understand how CCC and RISE Services can best meet the needs of the student population.
• Outreach to other students and student groups on campus to increase awareness of CCC and RISE services.
• Acquire testimonials from students (electronic and text based) that can be used by RISE and the CCC to demonstrate a value proposition for new student usage.
• Serve as the student voice and perspective for marketing and communication efforts underway in RISE and the CCC.  Provide input on videos, website, brochures and the like to ensure the language and descriptions being used are communicative to current and potential students.
• Provide accurate referrals to students as needed.
• Assist with the marketing and planning of events including job fairs, employer panels and workshops. 
   

Minimum Qualifications  

• Current BC student
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective telephone answering skills.
• Dependable, reliable with a friendly and welcoming attitude.  
• Effective customer service skills, remain professional and follow department and BC policies.
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to multi-task in an environment with possible ongoing interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and practice independent judgment.
• Resourceful, with the ability to locate and provide information.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook at intermediate level.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 11/11/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying.

Required application materials: 

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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