Engagement Ambassador - University of Pennsylvania

Role Overview: Encoura is hiring students to work as Engagement Ambassadors at the University of Pennsylvania Engagement Center. Engagement Ambassadors conduct meaningful digital and traditional interactions with alumni, parents, and friends. The part-time Engagement Ambassador may contact prospects using text, video, or phone while conducting themselves as a professional representative of one of Encoura's partner institutions.

Engagement Ambassadors can gain experience in marketing, networking, fundraising and sales negotiations while working at the Engagement Center. If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time position that boosts your resume and communication skills, see below to learn more and apply today! A Day in the Life: Contact donors and prospects to collect donations, verify information, and share institutional updates.

Capable of following a script when reaching out to prospects. Accurately enter data into our computer system. Meet or exceed goals as outlined by your manager.

Work a minimum number of shifts each week/month. Pass new hire and compliance trainings. About You: Current student at University of Pennsylvania.

Demonstrated strong command of English (both verbal and written). Capable of effectively communicating with a variety of individuals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must be able to operate in an office setting and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is moderate. This is largely a sedentary role; Infrequent light physical effort is required (minimum of five pounds).

All hires must complete Form I‑9 employment eligibility verification and provide acceptable documentation as required by federal law. Employees may choose which acceptable documents to present from the Form I‑9 Lists of Acceptable Documents. Candidates should review the acceptable document list before their anticipated start date, as obtaining certain government-issued documents may take additional time.

View the official USCIS Lists of Acceptable Documents: USCIS Form I‑9 Acceptable Documents The entry-level wage for this role starts at $13.50 / hour with the opportunity for longevity-based merit increases. The upper wage range is based on longevity, locality, and performance.

Employees new to Encoura should expect to start at the entry-level wage. This ongoing part-time position does not qualify for health

Benefits

Encoura complies with all state and local laws that require specific forms of paid time off. Center Hours: Sunday 1:00 - 7:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm ET Friday 3:00 - 6:00 pm ET Saturday 12:00 - 3:00 pm ET Directions: 3910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 The engagement center is located between 39th and 40th on Chestnut Street. We are in the same building as the Penn Gazette, and across the street from the Boston Market and Ronald McDonald House.

When you arrive, please enter the first door through the waiting area, and knock on the second glass door. Parking is available on the street. Questions - reach out to: Sneha Sebastian Engagement Center Manager Sneha.

Sebastian@encoura.org penncalling@gmail.com About Us Encoura’s mission is to empower students and institutions to create meaningful connections so everyone can make the most informed decisions to achieve their goals.

Since 1972, the Company has evolved its products and services to better represent the link between students and higher education institutions and to create the highest probability of student success. Encoura’s expertise now spans enrollment, research, marketing, student success, and advancement and provides an unmatched combination of higher education experience and innovative solutions for colleges and universities. The Company also offers Encourage® — the nation’s largest free college and career planning program used by millions of high school students and educators nationwide.

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