Student Brand Ambassador - Stony Brook University

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If you are a go-getter, involved on your campus, and want to use your skills to help improve student’s lives through education, we are looking for highly motivated Student Brand Ambassadors to join our Kaplan family. In this position, you will increase Kaplan’s visibility on campus, or virtually, through various initiatives and activities, including grassroots marketing, lead generation, relationship building, social media, and more.

The Kaplan Student Ambassador role is a paid position with competitive compensation (starts at $15/hour or city/state minimum wage) and incentivized lead and enrollment targets. The hours are flexible based on business needs and ~5 to 15+ hours per week. The position includes a paid training program with the information and tools you need to help you be a successful Student Ambassador.

Primary/Key Responsibilities 

• Use your existing connections to build and strengthen Kaplan relationships with student organizations

• Generate leads through a variety of on-campus initiatives and social media efforts, including club meetings, Kaplan events, and social media sharing

• Execute grassroots marketing initiatives, including on-campus tables, fairs, flyers, and more

• Develop new relationships, and establish partnerships, with influential student groups and organizations

• Present to students on campus to share how Kaplan’s products and resources will help them achieve their goals 

• Create and share content through personal social media channels to engage students with the Kaplan brand and experience 

• Use your knowledge and expertise of your campus to bring Kaplan to relevant campus activities and initiatives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify on-campus event opportunities (including school fairs, club/organization meetings)

• Support students who are ready to enroll in a course by connecting them with the appropriate test prep advisor

Education and Experience: 

• Level of Education: Current sophomore, junior, or senior on campus, able to commit to at least one academic year

• Skills: 

  • Engaged in your campus community or an active member or leader of a student club or organization

  • Active on social media with an engaged audience and strong digital presence 

  • Skilled in finding relevant student groups and fostering those relationships

  • Creative problem solver with excellent communication skills

  • Able to manage multiple initiatives while working independently and remotely

• Personal Attributes: 

  • Able to work in a virtual role while staying active, engaged, and responsive with your manager

  • Must be a proactive, self-starter and motivated with excellent time management skills

  • High energy with a get-it-done attitude

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.  Information regarding benefits can be found here.

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.