Job Description

Position Summary:

Facilitate a positive environment that supports students’ engagement in learning and social connections with peers. For this environment to develop, Talent Search Ambassadors make significant connections with the student participants, hold all students accountable to the behavior policy, and facilitate group initiatives through building community.

Full Consideration Date:

July 2, 2026

For more information on Talent Search, visit: https://accesscenter.colostate.edu/talent-search/

Essential Job Duties:

• Program and facilitate activities: Create & facilitate group activities for Talent Search participants to promote educational aspiration and performance. 
• Participate in team efforts: Actively support and engage in efforts of the summer programs through training, meetings, program planning, and collaboration on activities.  
• Assist students with transitions: Mentor students through learning activities and social connections. 
• Supervise student behavior and conduct: Coach students through behavior concerns, program rules, and program policies. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ambassadors must have completed at least 1 year of full-time coursework in a post-secondary institution
• Ambassadors must be in good academic standing with the University; a GPA of 2.25 is preferred
• Ambassadors must have experience working with youth (middle school and high school age preferred)
• Ambassadors must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Ambassadors must live in the residence hall while student participants are on campus

• Ambassadors must be available for summer trainings and summer staff meetings

Salary Range

$16-$18

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.