Title: STARS Ambassador - Center for STARS

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Registrar's Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $12.77 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The STARS center is currently seeking SEVEN (7) hardworking, organized, and self-sufficient individuals for the ‘STARS Ambassadors’ position. STARS Ambassadors are students who represent the STARS Center, often serving as a bridge between the university and prospective students, current students, and the broader community at different events. This role involves engaging with diverse audiences, sharing your personal experiences, and providing valuable insights about campus life.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

1. Promote STARS by giving tours, attending open houses, serving on panels, or speaking at events to share their positive experiences and provide information about the center and our program.
2. Assist with events by helping to organize and execute large scale events such as the cultural graduation and the Alpha, Alpha, Alpha induction ceremony in the Spring.
3. Support new students by mentoring and answering questions they might have.
4. Serve as liaisons by acting as the communication link between students and the community, providing feedback and helping to address concerns.
5. Contribute to the STARS social media and marketing by sharing experiences, posting updates, and engaging with followers.
6. Attend a weekly meeting to discuss upcoming tasks and delegation of assignments.
7. Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by STARS administrators.

Required Experience:

1. The ability to interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
2. High level of attention to detail in all tasks.
3. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (i.e., verbal and written).
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
5. Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
6. Reliable, punctual, and committed to completed assigned duties with minimal supervision.
7. (Preferred not required) Proficient knowledge and experience with graphic and creative design (e.g., making flyers and decorating bulletin boards)

Required Education:

Must be a current student enrolled at UMW with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5

Required Licensure:

NA

Additional Considerations:

Flexibility to assist with occasional evening and weekend programs is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.