Student Ambassador Person Specification
Essential
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- verbal, written and active listening
The ability to relate to a wide range of audiences
The ability to enthuse young people about higher education
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to organise and prioritise work
Ability to ask perceptive and thoughtful questions
The ability to handle difficult and often sensitive situations
Able to use own initiative
EXPERIENCE
You must be a current Newcastle University undergraduate or
postgraduate student
Experience of the British Education system pre-University level.
Experience of working with young people in a Student Ambassador,
Student Representative, Student Associate or Aimhigher Associate
role
An awareness of issues relating to progression to higher education
An awareness of the process of applying to higher education.
ATTRIBUTES
Friendly and approachable
Enthusiastic
Confidence in dealing with people
Empathetic
Flexibility in relation to working hours including working some
evenings and weekends
Reliable approach and non-judgemental
Desirable
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