The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
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OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BASED AT LOUGHBOROUGH CAMPUS
Marketing and Advancement are recruiting for new Student Ambassadors to represent Loughborough University. These will work alongside the School and College Liaison team and the Events Team to contribute to the University’s student recruitment strategy.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about Higher Education, with a passion to promote the Loughborough Experience. They will have to maintain a positive and professional manner through a variety of events, whilst helping and actively participating in all sessions and activities required and creating an inclusive environment for all beneficiaries and event guests.
This is a great scheme for you if:
Any informal enquiries should be made to Hannah Eickmann, Student Recruitments Project Officer by email at h.eickmann@lboro.ac.uk
Applicants are strongly advised to answer the question included in the job advert and evidence how they meet each of the essential (and desirable) criteria in their application. Essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Person Specification in the Job Description and Person Specification.
1. Please explain your passions for higher education and why you wish to become a student ambassador for Loughborough University.
2. As a student ambassador you may be faced with challenging questions from prospective students or visitors. Explain how would you handle situations where you don’t have all the answers?
3. Describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills. How would you apply these skills as a student ambassador?
4. Being a student ambassador involves balancing various responsibilities and commitments. Can you describe how you manage multiple tasks or priorities?
5. Referring to the person specification in the job description, detail any additional skills or experiences not covered in your previous answers that demonstrate how you meet the desirable criteria.
Closing date for applications – 13 October 2024
Second stage commences from – 25 October 2024