FWS - Military/Veteran Student Ambassador

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

Department: Student Engagement & Inclusion

Location: Veteran's Lounge (Clark 321)

Purpose of Position

At Pacific University, our connection to the military community runs deep. For over 75 years, we've been honored to welcome veterans, active-duty service members, and military families into our classrooms, faculty, and campus life. We know that transitioning from military life to higher education comes with unique opportunities and challenges. From navigating admissions and benefits to crossing that stage, our dedicated Pacific community is here to help support you. This is a paid, Federal Work Study position.

A Military/Veteran Student Ambassador is a student leader who

• Ensures the space is tidy in the lounge and storage areas
• Establishes relationships with and supports the students, clubs, and organizations connected with military-connected and veteran students
• Connects students with and promotes resources at Pacific and in the community
• Assists other student leaders in organizing and implementing projects and events

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Veteran's Lounge

• Staff and maintain the Veteran's Lounge

• Greet and present a welcoming atmosphere to everyone who comes into the lounge

• Maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours weekly

• Programming

• Assist in the organization and implementation of events hosted through military-connected & veteran student services

• Assist in gathering student feedback regarding programming, services, and events

• Attend and support additional Student Engagement and Inclusion events and activities, as able

• Outreach

• Assist with social media related to the military-connected & veteran students

• Answer student questions and promote services/resources available at Pacific and in the community

• Develop collaborative relationships with the Undergraduate Student Senate (USS), ACE Board, and campus partners

• Administrative

• Complete office hours log and program evaluations for events and projects

• Assist in completing clerical duties and special assignments, as needed

• Attend all required meetings, retreats, and trainings

• Check-ins with advisor

• Team meetings

• Additional meetings relevant to position, when possible

• Practice effective communication with advisor relating to schedule, job duties, and academic progress

Competencies to Practice

• Active citizenship & community engagement
• Applied problem solving
• Digital literacy
• Engaging diversity
• Innovation & creativity
• Teamwork & leadership

Length of Employment: Minimum 4 in-person hours per week; maximum 6 hours per week

Start: ASAP

End: End of Academic Year

Wage Rate $16.80 per hour

Supervisor/Recruiter

Colleen Nakanishi

ColleenNak@pacificu.edu

Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Inclusio

Required

• Be registered for academic year
• Be in good disciplinary and academic standing (cumulative GPA of at least 2.0)

Preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and flexible
• Ability to follow directions and work independently and as part of a team
• Basic familiarity with or willingness to learn spreadsheets and word processing software such as MS Excel/Google spreadsheets, MS Word/Google docs
• Interest in advocacy, inclusion, and working with people with diverse backgrounds, including military-connected and veteran students

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best person for the position, and that person may be one who shows enthusiasm, passion, or a willingness to learn. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.