Knight Ambassador

Student Application
School/Department: Admissions/ Orientation
Primary Location: Multiple Locations
Position: Student
Job Type: Part Time
Position Close Date: Until Filled
Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for the position, to provide a welcoming, informative, comprehensive, and high quality campus visit experience for all visitors to MGA. The Knight Ambassadors will provide campus visitors with a positive and accurate representation of what MGA has to offer as a university community. Knight Ambassadors should show a strong commitment to MGA and are expected to regard their job as a professional position. 

MAJOR DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Orientation, the Knight Ambassadors will have a wide array of responsibilities that include:

  • Presentation skills are a must
  • Lead regular campus walking tours for visitors to the university
  • Assist in making calls to prospective students
  • Keep current with campus and community news and events
  • Assist at Orientation events, Open House events, and various other Admission events
  • Assist Recruitment staff with data entry
  • Assist with social media 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must be a current enrolled MGA student.
  • Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester.
  • Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
  • Strong commitment to public service.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. 

COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: 

  • Non-exempt, hourly, bi-weekly paid
  • Student (part-time) 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

  • Position will remain posted until filled. 

TO APPLY:  Applicants for all Student Worker jobs are required to have completed a FAFSA for this academic year. Applicants must be Federal Work Study approved. Interested applicants should complete an online application at: https://www.mga.edu/human-resources/jobs/applications/student-worker-application.php.  Under “What position are you applying for, indicate “Knights Ambassador".

Equal Employment Opportunity: Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). 

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. 

Other Information: Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization.  

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning 

Background Check: Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. 

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