About the role#
The Indigenous Student Ambassador acts as a primary point of contact for prospective students and their communities. You will represent McGill University with cultural sensitivity while sharing information about academic programs, admissions, financial aid, and support services. This is a part-time, on-site role based in Montreal.
What you'll do#
- Host virtual and in-person campus tours.
- Advise prospective Indigenous students on the admissions process and student life.
- Lead and participate in student panels, information sessions, and cultural events.
- Manage recruitment kiosks during outreach activities.
- Create content for social media campaigns and assist with video and photo editing.
- Collaborate on media relations requests to share student experiences.
- Conduct market research to help identify target populations for recruitment.
What you'll need#
- You must be an Indigenous undergraduate student currently enrolled at McGill.
- A high school diploma.
- Two years of related experience.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities.
- A solid understanding of the downtown campus and student life.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A reliable and punctual approach to your work.
- Experience in customer service or social media is preferred.
- Current involvement in the McGill community is an asset.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Montreal, Quebec.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a part-time position.
About McGill University
McGill University is a research-intensive institution based in Montreal. It operates 11 faculties and offers approximately 300 programs of study. The university maintains three campuses and collaborates with four affiliated teaching hospitals. It serves a student body that represents about 150 countries.
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