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Career Discovery and Success Ambassador - Campus Career Closet

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Employment with Auburn University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload a resume and cover letter.

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03222P
Home Org Name Career Discovery & Success
Division Name Provost and VP Academic Affair
Position Title Career Discovery and Success Ambassador - Campus Career Closet
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
Have you been searching for an opportunity to get involved on campus? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop valuable skills that support your career readiness and career goals? Do you enjoy working and engaging with fellow students? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should apply to be a Career Ambassador!

In addition to gaining invaluable experience in a professional setting, as a career ambassador you will:

  • Receive in-depth training in key career services areas that support student success
  • Provide career-related assistance to students and share valuable resources with your peers
  • Engage with campus leaders to develop new partnerships around campus
  • Network and engage with students, employers, faculty, and staff
  • Prepare to meet personal and professional goals
  • Enhance your résumé, LinkedIn Profile and boost your professional presence
  • Gain transferable career skills in key career readiness areas
  • Develop leadership skills


Provides students the opportunity to serve as representatives of Career Discovery and Success and explore aspects of non-profit organization management, retail management, apparel merchandising, and inventory management. Campus Career Closet Ambassadors strengthen Career Discovery and Success’s engagement with the Auburn University community on a peer-to-peer level. These efforts include Pop-up Career Closet on the concourse that provides resources, information, and styling tips to students, developing style tips and coordinating outfits for social media posts, scheduling donation drop-offs, intaking and organizing new inventory, rehoming inventory that has not moved, and assisting with clothing drives. Those who serve as an Ambassador are also expected to engage in mandatory training, regular meetings, and supervision, as well as pre-schedule professional development sessions. Ambassadors also play a vital role in the recruitment and training of future Ambassadors.
Essential Functions
  • Act as a valuable source of information and support for students seeking attire.
  • Market and promote Career Discovery and Success Campus Career Closet
  • Facilitate individual career closet drop-ins and appointments.
  • Support communication and outreach efforts related to donations and dress for success initiatives.
  • May provide outreach by providing presentations to classes and student organizations related to dressing for success.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Current Auburn University student
  • Commit at least two full semesters
  • Maintain minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Available for Mandatory Training/Orientation Session prior to start of Fall or Spring semester
  • Attend pre-scheduled, regular Ambassador meetings, Supervision, and Professional Development Sessions
  • Commit to a minimum 32 hours per semester
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred applicants for Campus Career Closet have a major in non-profit organization management, retail management, marketing, supply chain management, apparel merchandising, inventory management or related fields.
Pay Rate $9.00/hour
Work Hours Up to 20
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 03/22/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a resume and cover letter.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44279

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
    • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
    • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
  2. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?
    • Yes
    • No