Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
Duties
Are you passionate about making a global impact and inspiring others to serve? As a Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in increasing awareness of about the Peace Corps mission and the valuable experience gained by becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer. You’ll engage and inspire students by delivering engaging presentations to classes and clubs, hosting informational tables in high-traffic campus areas and career fairs, and organizing and leading workshops to help students navigate the decision-making and application process. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining partnerships with key campus stakeholders, take student appointments, and create a supportive network for prospective volunteers.
You’ll be expected to assess and adapt strategies to increase student engagement, utilizing critical thinking to identify the most effective approaches for different audiences. You will also solve challenges that arise during recruitment efforts and event planning. You will leverage digital tools and platforms to manage outreach efforts, create engaging presentations, and organize virtual events. Proficiency in using social media, video conferencing software, Handshake, Microsoft Outlook, and other technology platforms is essential to reach a broader audience effectively and maintain a balanced schedule.
The ideal candidate must be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, have international service, and be a great communicator who feels confident with public speaking and conducting one-on-one appointments with students. You thrive working independently and collaboratively, are prompt with your follow-through, appreciate and work well in a fast paced environment. You will ensure that all outreach efforts are accessible and welcoming to students of different backgrounds. You’ll actively seek to understand and integrate a variety of perspectives into your recruitment strategies, ensuring that Peace Corps opportunities are presented in a way that resonates with all students.
If you’re ready to start your Peace Corps journey and be a vital part of our mission, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties:
Work schedule and location: Career Services serves students and recent grads virtually, in the office and at events during the timeframe of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional opportunities to assist with division wide, and ASU initiatives such as Fall Welcome, Family Weekend and Homecoming. A specific work schedule will be arranged with supervisor upon hire for 20 hours a week. This position is primarily based on ASU’s Tempe Campus and you may be required to travel to different ASU campuses for above essential duties.
This Internship program is a short term-position of a 12-month experience or less. An additional one-year extension may be offered contingent upon an annual review. Candidate is required to be enrolled in a Graduate Program during the duration of employment and continuation of employment will be based on enrollment in a Graduate Program.
Qualifications
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