"Student Life Ambassador"

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
Position: Student Life Ambassador
Department: Student Success & Engagement
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: 20 hours/ 5 days a week, up to 20 hours
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $15.34

Position Summary:

Student Life Ambassadors (SLAs) are dynamic leaders who bring the JCCC experience to life! In this role, ambassadors help create and deliver programs that spark connection, build community, and strengthen students' sense of belonging on campus. SLAs are also essential to the day‑to‑day functions of Student Life, ensuring our spaces, services, and events run smoothly and feel welcoming to all.

SLAs are hired to support one of four teams:

• Center for Student Involvement - Clubs & Organizations: Empower student leaders, support clubs, and help students get involved through the Get Involved JCCC engagement portal.
• Student Lounge: Serve in the "living room" of campus by providing gaming checkout, supporting casual and competitive play, and helping host fun and inclusive events where students can relax, recharge, and connect.
• Student Engagement Desk / Student Activities: Be the friendly first stop for Student IDs, the college switchboard, and the coordination of major campuswide student events.
• Student Basic Needs Center: Support the Cav Cupboard Food Pantry, Equipment Loan Program, Student Assistance Fund, and resource referrals to help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

Some of the major events SLAs help bring to life include: Cav Kick Off, Cav Craze, Welcome Weeks, Countdown to Finals, CavConnection, and a wide range of educational and prevention programs.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Upon starting the role applicants must be actively enrolled in and maintain (9) credit hours at JCCC and maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA through the duration of employment in the position (if employed in the summer, must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credit hours at JCCC and maintain a 2.0 GPA).
• Basic understanding of computers and/or video game consoles.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Experience working with the public preferred.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Position Details:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Contributes to Successful Student Events and Programs Provides assistance with departmental and student events and programming, solicits input from students regarding engagement opportunities, provides support to the various programming councils in the Student Life Department, plans and implements programs on campus that increase student engagement Performance is acceptable when: a. Required paperwork is completed in a timely manner b. There is effective coordination and communication with necessary partners.
• Successfully Engages Students Plan, promote, and implement programs on campus that increase student engagement, work with diverse populations to increase awareness of resources at JCCC, present student information sessions regarding Student Life at JCCC. Assists students and community with information to provide a positive and successful JCCC experience. Performance is acceptable when: a. Information is clearly and accurately communicated b. Connections with students are established
• Contributes to Effective Department Operations Provides the highest standards of customer service to students and constituents, supports the operation of and staffs Student Life spaces including but not limited to:
  • Engagement Desk, Carlsen Center Welcome Desk, & College Switchboard
  • Campus Center & Student Lounge
  • Center for Student Involvement
  These operations include advertising spaces and programs through print media and social media marketing, assist in the training of new student staff, provide office coverage to division and department offices, represent department at various campus-wide events, handle cash and operate a POS system, operate college information systems, and attend regular team meetings and required trainings. Performance is acceptable when: a. Established college and department procedures and processes are followed b. Regular communication with supervisor is occurring

*Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume and cover letter.

Benefits Category

For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling

Additional Incentives:

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.