RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 23, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador
Posting Number	25TM0024
Department	Rutgers Future Scholars
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador for Rutgers Future Scholars ( RFS). A near peer Ambassador for the Rutgers Future Scholars Program is a dynamic role with multi-faceted responsibilities. The Ambassadors, alongside our pro-staff, are our core team that ensures the success of our Summer Program. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Builds inclusive and empowering learning environments. Handles strengths-based student development. Fosters relationships and partnerships. Performs continuous evaluation and feedback. Handles classroom management. provides a safe and secure sense of community to first generation students. Acts as a leader and mentor to Scholars. Tracks attendance of pre-college students. Ensures scholar's access and enter classroom(s) in a timely fashion. Reports any incidents that may arise. Serves as teaching assistants to Rutgers professors in a learning environment. Captures imagery/video content to be shared via socials. Hosts and/or facilitates conversations. Participates in discussion surrounding the college experience. Assists RFS staff with tasks, as needed. Assists with Summer Supply distribution in person from our Department Office.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	up to 40 hours
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$16-18
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Rutgers Future Scholars Mentors and previous Summer Ambassador experience. Bilingual in Spanish and/or additional languages (written and oral) for translation support.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to effectively communicate with wide arrange of constituents (adolescent aged children, guardians, faculty/staff). Experience as a mentor working with children in Middle School/High School. Ability to serve as a front-line staff member representing Rutgers Future Scholars.
Equipment Utilized	Mic/Camera. Microsoft office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May need to lift up to 50 pounds.
Special Conditions	Must be available during entirety of dates and hours of our Summer Program (tentatively 8am-3pm). Must be available for Pre-Summer Training(s) and meeting(s). Must be available to attend daily/weekly staff check-ins and staff meetings. Must complete protection of minors training and background check.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	01/22/2025
Posting Close Date	02/22/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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