Student - APEX Ambassador

About the Role

Do you remember being a first-year student and trying to navigate UC? Didn’t you wish you had a fellow student to help guide you through the complexities of college life on a new campus? If so, you could make that difference for others as an APEX Ambassador

APEX Ambassadors serve a dual function – supporting first-year students through the APEX advising program and providing peer career advising through the office of Career and Professional Development (CPD). As an Ambassador, you will be embedded in first-year advising courses where you will serve in a TA-like capacity, assisting Academic Advisors/Career Coaches (AACCs) with coursework, facilitating in-class activities, and providing one-on-one and group support to first-year students. 

At the same time, you will serve as a peer career advisor within the office of Career and Professional Development, acting as a first point of contact for fellow students navigating career exploration, resume writing, and professional development. Ambassadors develop transferable skills in coaching, communication, data management, and program facilitation that will strengthen their careers after graduation. 

Core Responsibilities

APEX Program Support 

• Attend APEX-050 and APEX-051 advising sections in a TA-like capacity, assigned to one Academic Advisor/Career Coach (AACC)
• Assist the AACC with grading student reflections and other coursework
• Run in-class activities on how to use on-campus resources
• Meet with first-year students as a group or one-on-one to provide additional support
• Support first-year events throughout the semester alongside AACCs and fellow ambassadors

Peer Career Advising 

• Staff CPD drop-in hours on a rotating schedule (approximately 1-2 shifts per week) and conduct one-on-one appointments
• Conduct walk-in and scheduled resume and cover letter reviews providing constructive, encouraging, and actionable feedback
• Introduce students to career assessment tools and online resources available through CPD
• Support students in identifying majors, industries, and career paths that align with their interests and strengths
• Assist students with Handshake account setup, profile completion, and platform optimization
• Provide an introduction to LinkedIn, including basic profile setup and basic networking strategies
• Coach students on basic job and internship search strategies and timeline planning
• Refer students to professional CPD staff when questions exceed the Ambassador scope 

Event and Program Support

• Support scheduled first-year events, such as the Activities Fair, Major/Minor Fair, Hub/Center events, and APEX Experiential Day
• Assist with career fair preparation, setup, and day-of logistics
• Co-facilitate CPD workshops, panels, and classroom presentations
• Promote CPD events to a broader student population

Administrative and Team Responsibilities 

• Attend all required Ambassador training sessions, team meetings, and professional development workshops
• Regularly meet with your assigned AACC to check in on role, duties, and student progress
• Collaborate respectfully with CPD staff, AACCs, and fellow Ambassadors
• Represent CPD and Institute for Student Success professionally in all campus interactions
• Track walk-in and appointment data using Handshake 
• Support students outside of class as needed (e.g. class/event or assignment reminders)

Qualifications

Required

• Academic Standing: Must be in good academic standing and able to balance work commitments and coursework 
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to work with peers in a supportive and empathetic manner
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver constructive and encouraging feedback clearly and professionally
• Technology Proficiency: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and general digital platforms; comfort with learning and explaining tools such as Handshake and LinkedIn
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and balance academic and work responsibilities
• Professionalism: Reliable, punctual, and committed to upholding standards

Preferred

• Prior experience with career services, peer mentoring, tutoring, or student leadership
• Prior experience as an APEX Ambassador for APEX-050 or APEX-051
• Interest in coaching, human resources, communications, education, or related fields 

NACE Career Competencies that Students can Develop from this Position: 

• Career and Self Development 
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Technology
• Communication

Work Hours and Policies 

• Students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week across all combined campus jobs
• All Ambassadors must abide by the roles and expectations set by the Institute for Student Success and CPD staff

How to Apply

Interested students should submit the following by August 28th. 

1. A current resume
2. A brief cover letter (one page maximum) explaining your interest in the APEX Ambassador role and what you would bring to the team
3. Recommendations from TWO Ursinus College faculty or staff members who are familiar with your work ethic. Please ask your recommenders to submit their recommendation using the link below: 

Recommendation link: https://ursinus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GirrqRW5DDuoL4

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EEO employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.