What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employment - Specialist , Development Student Ambassador position at Salt Lake Community College?
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
Development and philanthropic work are critical to not just SLCC, but higher education and many other fields. SLCC’s enriching Development Student Ambassador Program provides students from diverse fields and backgrounds the opportunity to learn about these fields through collaboration with the SLCC Development Office. This unique experience offers an insider’s look into the complexities of higher education by working alongside Development Officers in the areas of corporate and foundation relations, development, planned giving, donor relations, scholarships, advancement services and stewardship. Students gain practical knowledge and skills that enrich their social and academic experiences while honing leadership skills and building a professional network. Competitive applicants should have a willingness to engage with students, staff, and donors. They must have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to a variety of different tasks, and possess a genuine excitement about SLCC’s mission
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills, experience working with Microsoft Office, especially word and excel.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
SLCC student
GPA 2.0
SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
Development and philanthropic work are critical to not just SLCC, but higher education and many other fields. SLCC’s enriching Development Student Ambassador Program provides students from diverse fields and backgrounds the opportunity to learn about these fields through collaboration with the SLCC Development Office. This unique experience offers an insider’s look into the complexities of higher education by working alongside Development Officers in the areas of corporate and foundation relations, development, planned giving, donor relations, scholarships, advancement services and stewardship. Students gain practical knowledge and skills that enrich their social and academic experiences while honing leadership skills and building a professional network. Competitive applicants should have a willingness to engage with students, staff, and donors. They must have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to a variety of different tasks, and possess a genuine excitement about SLCC’s mission
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills, experience working with Microsoft Office, especially word and excel.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
SLCC student
GPA 2.0
SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.