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Career Ambassadors Program

Mission

The Career Ambassador Team program contributes to the Oklahoma City University Martha Burger Career Services Center's mission to support the career development of all OCU students. Career Ambassadors make a campus-wide impact by providing guidance to their peers, creating and sustaining campus and external partnerships, serving as career development role models, encouraging reflection and exploration, and connecting students with resources for success in their professional endeavors. Ambassadors' efforts strengthen the Career Services Center's communication and engagement with the undergraduate community.

The application process for 2019-2020 is now open!

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Benefits

Ambassadors will develop advising, leadership, team building, networking, and presentation skills. They will receive personalized attention from a career adviser mentor while making new friends and getting to know the Career Services staff. They develop job/internship search skills and craft a great resume. They have the opportunity to connect with employers interested in recruiting OCU students and make a difference in the lives of their peers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a liaison to OCU students, student organizations, and Career Services
  • Model professional behavior and etiquette at Career Services events and programs
  • Assist with social media and the creation of content including student spotlight interviews, and social media contests
  • Support events and programs, such as employer networking activities, job & internship fairs, focus groups, etc.
  • Attend monthly Career Ambassador meetings

Qualifications

Career Ambassadors will be rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who enjoy working on teams and pitching in for the good of the group/organization. They will demonstrate good communication and time management skills and be open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to/from peers and staff. Ambassadors offer enthusiasm, dependability, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas and are willing and able to prioritize a leadership commitment to the Career Center.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Undergraduate student currently in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Reliable, strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and campus involvement
  • Willingness to learn and work without direct supervision

Time Commitment:

The ideal candidate(s) will be available to work about 2-5 hours per week depending on weekly activities. This will include mandatory attendance at monthly Ambassador meetings with the Career Services StuPro, frequent tablings in the Student Lounge, putting up flyers or chalking, speaking to classes about upcoming opportunities, serving on planning committees for various events, etc. Activities will be scheduled and communicated in advance.