Position Information Posting Number 20113096 Position Title Hourly Worker - Student Success Ambassador FTE Position Type Staff Department Center for Academic Success Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: + Mentor first-year students transitioning directly from high school to Lamar University. In the first half of the fall semester, you will collaborate with assigned mentors to plan and lead weekly seminars. You will assist students by identifying their needs and connecting them to relevant campus resources. Key Competencies: + Effective communication and excellent customer service skills. + Highly organized with strong attention to detail. + Strong confidentiality ethic. + Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Blackboard. Physical Requirements: + Able to lift 15 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings. Able to operate classroom desktop and projector. Minimum Qualifications + Lamar University alumnus. + Available to attend the Cardinal Communities program kickoff on August 15, 2025, from 10am – 3pm. + Attend in-person weekly meetups with your assigned mentor and mentees for the first half of the fall semester. EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary $25 an hour Work Hours 40 hours total throughout the 1st half of semester Application Information Posting Date 04/17/2025 Close Date 08/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions