GIDDI Student Ambassador

Job Summary

The Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disability Initiative (GIDDI) Student Ambassadors will assist with activities related to increasing involvement, access, and acceptance of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) on the FGCU Campus. Assists in development of campus presentations/activities, coordinates interactive events, and assists those with IDD in participation in campus activities. This is a part-time position eligible for 5 hours per week and up to 10 hours per week as the program grows.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Greets visitors and provides information at the GIDDI offices
• Participates in the development of materials and activities to increase inclusion of individuals with IDD
• Co-facilitates discussions and presentations related to IDD
• Supports participation of individuals with IDD in campus activities
• Assists with activities hosted by GIDDI (GIDDI nights, tabling events)
• Assists with information gathering and sharing on GIDDI Social Media and Web page

Other duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• One year of related work or volunteer experience
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with peer-mentoring
• Experience with interacting with individuals with varying abilities
• Able to easily engage with members of the FGCU campus and local community

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work within a team
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with various populations.
• Ability to accurately prepare written and electronic documents.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines for work assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Ability to represent the university in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.