Conference Ambassador Job Description and Application Process

POSITION OVERVIEW
Conference Ambassadors (CAs) are on-site liaisons between the Assistant Coordinator for Summer Conferences and conference participants. Conference Ambassadors serve as the initial point of contact for any person entering or calling the residence hall. They are expected to create an atmosphere of helpfulness and friendliness by greeting and receiving conference guests and other visitors. The conference ambassador duties are related to three general areas: communication, security and clerical. In addition to these general duties, conference ambassadors serve as hall tour guides during new student orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  A cumulative FSU grade point average (GPA) of 2.2 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate cumulative at time of application and employment (transfer students may not use the GPA from their former institution).

•  Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA throughout the period of employment as a Conference Ambassador

•  All CAs must maintain student status while employed and may take limited course work during summer sessions

•  Must not be under criminal or judicial sanctions at the time of employment.

DUTIES

•  Conference Ambassadors will be asked to assist in the managing of the administrative tasks of the residence hall.

•  Administrative tasks include the following:

•  registering conference participants

•  preparing and delivering rosters within 24 hours to the appropriate offices

•  taking inventory of keys

•  distributing information packets to Summer Conference participants

•  inspecting halls for prior damages

•  assessing damages at the end of a conference

•  helping with billing summer conference groups after check-outs

•  CAs will assist University Housing by serving as liaisons between both internal and external groups.

•  Individuals in this position will be responsible for maintaining accurate records will ensure that the policies and procedures of the University are adhered to by conference participants.

•  Conference Ambassadors may be required to perform set-ups, program breakdowns and/or clean ups or complete other tasks assigned by Assistant Director, Student Staff Selection and Conferences and/or Assistant Coordinator for Conferences.

COMPENSATION

Conference Ambassadors start at $7.25/hour.

TRAINING

Conference Ambassadors must participate in a training program prior to their employment. Training will occur the week of May 4th.