Lansing Spartan Scholars Ambassador

Office of Undergraduate Education – Access, Transitions & Student Success 

Job Title(s): Lansing Spartan Scholars Ambassadors - (LSS Peer Mentors)  

Classification Title:  Student Clerical Assistant I 

Salary: $13.73 an/hour 

Hours: 15 hours a week 

Year in School: Rising Sophomore and above  

Minimum GPA Req: 2.75 

Time Posting:  

Our Unit: 

The Office of Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University advances student success and works to close opportunity gaps by delivering comprehensive academic, advising, and transition support across first-year and transfer pathways. Through initiatives such as Summer Bridge programs, summer and first-year transition experiences, and cohort-based support models, the office takes a strategic, student-centered, and holistic approach to strengthening the undergraduate experience. In partnership with campus units and community stakeholders, these efforts continuously improve undergraduate programs and promote student persistence, engagement, and timely degree completion. These academic success priorities are advanced through the Office of Access, Transitions, and Student Success, which administers cohort-based programs serving students from targeted communities, including the Lansing Spartan Scholars Program (LSS) for first-year and transfer students from the Greater Lansing area and Detroit M.A.D.E., an initiative serving incoming first-year students from the Metro Detroit region.  

Why Join the LSS Team?  
Serving as an LSS Ambassador offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on fellow Spartans while developing transferable skills in leadership, communication, and student support. Ambassadors play a critical role in advancing MSU’s commitment to student success and degree completion. 

Overview: 

Lansing Spartan Scholars Ambassadors serve as peer mentors dedicated to supporting the academic, personal, and social transition of LSS scholars. Ambassadors foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, connect scholars to campus resources, and model academic excellence and leadership. While the primary responsibility is mentorship, Ambassadors may occasionally collaborate with the LSS Impact Team to support program initiatives and events.  

Minimum Qualifications  

Current MSU student in good academic standing 

Rising  Sophomore or above at the time of employment 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

Demonstrated leadership, involvement, or mentorship experience 

Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds 

Preferred Qualifications  

Previous participation in a cohort-based or student success program 

Experience as a mentor, orientation leader, resident assistant, or similar role 

Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with academic commitments 

Primary Duties  

Serve as a peer mentor for a cohort of Lansing Spartan Scholars 

Facilitate regular check-ins to support academic progress, goal-setting, and campus engagement 

Promote a sense of belonging through community-building activities 

Connect scholars with campus resources such as advising, tutoring, and wellness services 

Assist with LSS programs including Summer Welcome, transition events, and workshops 

Support recruitment and outreach efforts as needed 

Collaborate with professional staff and student leaders to enhance the scholar experience 

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accurate documentation 

Application Instructions  

Interested candidates should submit an application including all required materials, such as responses to the essay prompt, and a summary of campus involvement and activities.