PROSPER Program Student Ambassador; PT

Position: PROSPER Program Student Ambassador (PT)
Passaic County Community College's (PCCC) Passaic-Ramapo Onramp to Student Persistence & Employment Readiness (PROSPER) program is seeking to hire PCCC students, who have previously participated or who will participate in PROSPER program-facilitated opportunities during Academic Year , as PROSPER Program Student Ambassadors. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills they will use to explain and recruit current PCCC students and recent alumni into various programming/opportunities offered by the PROSPER program.

PROSPER Program Student Ambassadors will report to the PROSPER Program Coordinator.

This is a grant-funded, part-time, hourly position.

PROSPER PROGRAM Student Ambassador Duties:

* Actively promote to currently enrolled PCCC students and recently graduated PCCC alumni the various programming/opportunities offered by PCCC's PROSPER program, which include but are not limited to 3+1 academic options, micro-internships, and Academic Year  Leadership Training and Hands-On Math/Science Training programs.

* Conduct targeted outreach (e.g., event attendance, tabling, PCCC club and organization meetings) to advertise PROSPER programming/opportunities to PCCC students and alumni.

* Connect interested individuals to appropriate PROSPER team members.

* Maintain up-to-date project-specific data and records related to conducted outreach and individuals who have expressed interest in participating in each PROSPER initiative.

* Supplement the PROSPER team, as needed, to deliver information to and assist interested students with career readiness and transfer (3+1) workshops, activities (e.g., resume and e-portfolio, preparation, completing applications), and campus tours.

* Participate in project evaluation upon request.

Qualifications:

* Must have previously participated in PROSPER programming opportunities and/or must be participating in one or more PROSPER programming opportunities during Academic Year .

* Must have completed at least two (2) full semesters at PCCC.

* Bilingual in English and another high-need language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic) is preferred.

* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.

* Must have a proven ability to work both independently and in diverse teams.

* Must be able to work some evenings and weekends, as programming/recruiting strategies require.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation:
Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $16

Benefits:

* New Jersey Sick Leave:
Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)

* Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.

* Commuter Benefits:
Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.

* NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)

* Voluntary Annuity Programs:
Additional contributions to retirement account (Must meet eligibility requirements)