Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences; CMPS Lobo Ambassador

Job Title: Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CMPS) Lobo Ambassador

Location: Alpine

Department: Recruiting & Admissions

Job No.: SI8834

Posting Date: 06/10/2025

End Date: 12/10/2025

Until Filled: Yes

Appointment Date: 08/25/2025

Salary: $12.50 hourly. 15 Hours per week

• Will work 3-20 hours per week.
• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the academic year.
• Attend all training and mandatory meeting events or assigned functions and be consistent in attendance and responsibilities.
• Have no major current or pending disciplinary sanctions.
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA per year.
• Be in good standing with the University.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Help prep the math and computer science labs.
• Support social media efforts of the department.
• Tutor students (as appropriate).
• Aid the supplemental instruction efforts of the department.

• Previous experience with the Lobo Leadership Academy or as an Ambassador, Pack Leader, or Resident Assistant.
• Will have a major in one of the programs of the department (or a related program).

Lobo Ambassadors exemplify the Lobo Experience and act as a guide and mentor to incoming Sul Ross students. They assist the Office of New Student Programs with the management and implementation of programming, including NSO;
Sully Showcase;
Campus Tours; and other orientation/retention related activities. Responsibilities include acting as a guide for new students and families; introducing students to their academic departments; orchestrating icebreakers and community building activities during the semester; addressing questions and concerns from students in a professional manner; attending regular meetings; helping in planning events; and showing concern for the academic wellbeing of fellow students.

• Academic Commitments;
• Lobo Ambassadors Commitments;
• Extracurricular Activities.

Lobos LEAD is a retention program that develops leadership skills in students while giving them opportunities to work on campus.

First Semester:
Freshmen are enrolled in SRSU 1101.

Second Semester:
Up to 20 second semester freshmen are invited to participate in the Lobo Leadership Academy.

Third Semester:
Graduates of the Lobo Leadership Academy become SRSU 1101 Peer Mentors.

Fourth Semester:
Peer Mentors move on to become Department Lobo Ambassadors.

Junior and Senior Years:
We hope to place them with departments in internships.

Lobo Ambassadors will work 4-15 hours per week (no more than ten hours if the Lobo Ambassador is also a Residential Advisor (RA)).

Lobo Ambassadors will meet bi-weekly with the Lobo Ambassador Coordinator.

The Department Supervisor will meet with the Department Lobo Ambassador at end of the semester and share an evaluation of the student’s efforts. A copy of the evaluation will go to the Lobo Ambassador Coordinator.

Lobo Ambassadors will complete an evaluation of the program at the end of the semester. The Department will provide the day-to-day supervision of the Lobo Ambassador.

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Is Background Check

Required:

Yes