Career Ambassador - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Student Posted On: Tue May 13 2025 Job Description:

Title: Career Ambassador

Unit: Student Employment

Department: Office of Career Integrated Learning

Reports to: Dean, Career Integrated Learning and Apprenticeship

Date: May 13, 2025

General Summary: The Career Ambassador will work with OCIL staff to provide student services related to career exploration, professional development and Learn & Earn opportunities. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop the following professional skills: problem solving, teamwork, sales & marketing, research, one-on-one and group communication, customer service - all of which are highly valued by employers across all industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increase students' familiarity with and utilization of Handshake and Focus2
• Assist with career fairs, represent Office of Career Integrated Learning [OCIL] at open houses and other relevant campus-wide events
• In collaboration with OCIL staff, prepare and deliver presentations to students to promote key programs, best practices and resources
• Assist OCIL staff in editing students' resumes and cover letters
• Help students create / update LinkedIn profiles
• Help with data management and research projects, as needed
• Ensure smooth running of OCIL by proactively assisting with various administrative tasks
• Offer one-to-one and group peer mentoring opportunities for Learn & Earn students

• Must be in good academic and student conduct standing

• Experience working in an office and/or in a role involving professional written communication

• Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.75

• Excellent communication and writing skills; solid basic computing skills

• Enthusiastic about the OCIL mission, eager to learn and highly dependable

• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish rapport and work well with students from diverse backgrounds and with various academic needs

• Strong time management skills, proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour In accordance with College Part Time Wage Schedule

Hours: 10-18.5 hours per week depending on student availability. Hours can increase in summer and be reduced during the academic year. Interested students are encouraged to apply to discuss their availability.

Commitment: Position requires minimum of six month commitment and may run through the 25/26 academic year.

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus, depending on their course schedule and transportation availability

Expected Start Date: June 2025

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

Skill Acquired as a Career Ambassador:

• Gain in-depth understanding of the career development process
• Develop strong presentation skills, enhance business writing skills
• Help other students to successfully launch careers
• Interact with a broad range of internal partners, students & employers
• Get mentored by experienced professionals
• Overall, obtain a highly valuable experience for your own career launch

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