Transfer Student Ambassador

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Transfer Student Ambassador Position Description

Transfer Student Ambassadors will work 7-10 hours per week. Ambassadors will serve as peer-mentors and provide support to current, transitioning, and prospective BSU transfer students and their families. Student Ambassadors will host programs on BSU's campus, give campus tours, walk students to other campus resources when needed, and assist Transfer Services with events hosted virtually or on campus, offering unique peer to peer connections. The primary objective of each student ambassador is to provide guidance and help students with their overall transition to the BSU community, with an emphasis on taking advantage of student engagement opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mentorship

• Serve as a peer-mentor for current and prospective transfer students
• Serve as a resource for new and prospective students with questions or problems related to the transfer and transfer admission process
• Provide students with information about University programs, services, and involvement opportunities

Programming

• Plan, advertise, implement, and participate in one student social event

• The event should be focused on getting involved and learning more about the BSU campus

• Log event attendance, challenges, and successes to discuss with supervisor

• Submit semester reports detailing and reflecting on activities, successes, and challenges

• Escort visiting students and their families around campus and provide campus tours as needed

• Assist in Transfer Services Office tabling and programming, Transfer Tuesday's, Ask a BSU Transfer Advisor, CC2BSU visits, and other Community College events

Outreach & Communication

• Communicate with your assigned students via multiple methods including emails, mailings, flyers, social media sharing timely updates/reminders and providing guidance
• Make phone calls to check-in with students
• Assist with social media and event posting
• Work with other offices to develop materials to provide to newly admitted and prospective transfer students.
• Maintain a log of student concerns and issues (to be reviewed with supervisor to assist in resolving issues)

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Responsible and dependable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Leadership & mentorship skills
• Motivated, self-starter
• Good Judicial standing as determined by the Office of Community Standards
• Current undergraduate enrolled student
• Previously enrolled for at least one semester at Bridgewater State
• Former transfer students preferred
• Knowledge of campus resources and how to get involved

Physical Demands

Some early morning and evening event participation.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05953P Open Date Close Date 08/16/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Anna Lofstrom

alofstrom@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents