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Student Employee - Housing Ambassador

The Housing Ambassador is a student leader dedicated to creating an engaging, welcoming, and connected residentialexperience at Ensign College. Through intentional relationship-building, creative programming, and peer mentorship,Housing Ambassadors foster a vibrant community where students feel they belong, build meaningful friendships, and grow socially, academically, and spiritually. Housing Ambassadors collaborate with residents to plan and lead activitiesthat strengthen community, encourage student involvement, and enhance the overall residential experience. They also serve as positive role models who promote a safe, inclusive, and values-based living environment while connectingstudents with resources that support their success.

In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to further the mission of Ensign College: todevelop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Ensign College student in good academic and Honor Code standing

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to lead peers with maturity, integrity, and empathy

• Experience working with diverse groups of people

• Interest in student development, leadership, or community building

• Previous leadership experience (student organizations, service, etc.) preferred

Essential Job Functions:
Build an Engaging Student Community

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive residential community where every student feels connected, valued,and supported

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents through regular interactions and intentionalcommunity-building

• Create opportunities for students to build friendships, develop leadership skills, and strengthen theirsense of belonging

• Serve as a visible and positive presence within the housing community

Plan & Lead Student Programming

• Design, coordinate, and host engaging social, educational, recreational, and spiritual programs thatenrich the residential experience

• Collaborate with student residents to identify interests and develop events that meet the needs of thecommunity

• Encourage student involvement by empowering residents to help plan, lead, and evaluate activities

• Create programming that supports student wellness, personal growth, and connection to the EnsignCollege community

Student Support & Peer Leadership

• Serve as a trusted peer mentor and positive role model

• Conduct regular informal check-ins with residents to build relationships and identify opportunitiesfor support

• Connect students with appropriate campus resources for academic, emotional, social, or personalneeds

• Respond to student concerns with empathy, professionalism, and discretion

Community Standards & Safety

• Promote a respectful, safe, and positive living environment by modeling and reinforcing communityexpectations

• Address minor interpersonal concerns through coaching and educational conversations

• Document incidents and communicate significant concerns to the Housing Coordinator

• Participate in emergency response procedures and on-call responsibilities as assigned

Team Collaboration & Operational Support

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development

• Assist with move-in, move-out, and other community-wide housing initiatives

• Support room checks, community walkthroughs, and other operational needs that contribute to apositive resident experience

• Provide feedback and observations that help improve student programming and the overallresidential experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Relationship-building and peer leadership

• Communication and active listening

• Conflict mediation and problem-solving

• Initiative and reliability

• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment

• Alignment with the mission and values of Ensign College

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LIGHT EXERTION - Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry,push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involves sitting for extended periods of time and walking and/or standing to a
significant degree.

All student employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:

• Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits (3 per block) and in good academic standing.

• Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.

• Comply with all college policies and procedures.

• Commit to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.

• Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.