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Rutgers Future Scholars-Camden Summer Ambassador

Rutgers University
United States, New Jersey, Camden
Nov 16, 2024
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Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Rutgers Future Scholars-Camden Summer Ambassador
Posting Number 23TM0290
Department Rutgers Future Scholars
Overview
Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Posting Summary
A peer ambassador for the Rutgers Future Scholars Summer Program is a dynamic role with multi-faceted responsibilities. An Ambassador must report to Program Coordinators on a daily basis. Ambassador will be responsible for an assigned group of scholars' attendance and well-being throughout the course of the day. Ambassadors will also distribute all needed supplies to scholars on a daily, included, but not limited to: schedules, lunch vouchers, course supplies, course texts. An Ambassador will also lead scholars to designated areas, making sure the scholars' whereabouts are known at all times. Clear and effective communication is crucial at all times. Ambassadors must also provide classroom support for instructors; this includes educational support, as well as assistance with classroom management among other responsibilities as assigned. Ambassadors may also be asked to facilitate and lead conversations, workshops, or panels related to their college experiences.
Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week approx. 35 hours
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $16 per hour
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
*High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
*An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Key job requirements include, but not limited to:

  • Effectively communicate with wide arrange of constituents (adolescent aged children, guardians, faculty/staff)
  • Experience as a mentor working with children in Middle School/High School
  • Must be available during entirety of dates assigned during our Summer Program
  • Must be available during Summer Program hours (tentatively 9am-3pm)
  • Must be available for Pre-Summer Training(s) and meeting(s)
  • Must be available to attend daily/weekly staff check-ins and staff meetings
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent working experience


Additional Qualifications:

  • Rutgers Future Scholars Mentors and previous Summer Ambassador experience a plus
  • Maturity level necessary to serve as a front line staff member representing Rutgers Future Scholars
  • Preference will be given to current/former Scholars of our program
  • Translation support: Bilingual in Spanish and/or additional languages (written and oral)

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Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden
City Camden
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.


Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.



Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement


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