Responsibilities

• Assist their local Pearson team ( Field and Inside Sales Representatives ) as needed each month to deliver back-to-school help for their peers, plus participate in faculty presentations where needed.
• Support their local Pearson team additionally with collecting office hour data, distributing flyers to professors, creating student-perspective videos, and other special projects.
• Complete 5-7 virtual projects per month , contributing input, opinions, and content in various formats such as: Participate in focus groups; Test-drive products in development; Complete surveys; Create social media content.
• Serve as a Pearson brand ambassador , creating and sharing content on social media, engaging with Pearson’s platforms, and promoting Pearson materials.
• Attend 3-4 virtual meetings per month to collaborate with the team and discuss ongoing initiatives.
• Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week during the academic year. Some additional planning work may be required before each semester/term.

Requirements

• Currently an undergraduate student (freshman or sophomore) with a 3.0 GPA or greater at the University of Alabama.
• Open to ALL majors.
• Able to commit to work for one academic school year. We prefer students to continue on in the program until graduation.
• Self-motivated, curious and proactive: ability to create and manage independent projects with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: energetic, outgoing relationship-building skills are a must.

Preferred

• Preferably at least one semester of experience using Pearson+, MyLab, Mastering, or REVEL technology.

Benefits

• Expand your professional network (think your # of LinkedIn connections) by partnering with on-campus faculty, Pearson team members, and others.
• Get published! Our PCAs create blogs which is another opportunity to showcase your skills on your resume or LinkedIn profile!
• Acquire real-world skills like problem-solving, public speaking, and communication
• Serving as a campus ambassador will not directly increase your chances of being selected for a full-time role at Pearson post-graduation—but it can indirectly support your application!
• Become a member of the PCA virtual team! The team is comprised of over 100+ PCAs from across the country working toward a common goal of helping people succeed through education.