SUMMARY The Student Assistant will work with team members in the Future Students' Office on a variety of recruitment initiatives. He/she performs student engagement and recruitment related activities, as well as assists with events and other activities and general duties as needed. Successful Student Assistants are enthusiastic, outgoing, quick-thinking, and possess creative problem-solving skills. They are passionate about sharing their experiences at KPU with prospective students and parents.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

- Engage with prospective students through various channels (events etc.)
- Assist events team with planning, setup, coordination and operation logistics.
- Assist with communications activities to prospective students.
- Assist recruiters with presentations in communities from a student perspective.
- Assist in promoting events to current and prospective KPU students.
- Assist in preparing information packages/giveaway bags for campus tours
- Act as an ambassador for the University at external events creating a positive rapport with prospective students and community.

COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES

- Assist with preparing mailing packages to prospects, students, and other audiences.

OTHER DUTIES

- Assist with photocopying,



and collation of materials for mail-outs and promotions.
- Assist with data collection, compilation, and interpretation.

REQUIREMENTS

- Working towards a diploma or degree at KPU.
- Creative, energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic-seeking to make a difference.
- A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices.
- Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Reliable, organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to effectively multi-task.
- Public speaking experience is an asset.
- Sensitive to diverse student needs.
- A second language is an asset, but not required.
- Problem solver, works independently and meets deadlines.
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

AVAILABILITY

Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

📌 Future Students' Office Student Ambassador (Surrey)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Surrey