Job Description

Job Title
Library Student Ambassador, Casual
Requisition #
X00001.338
Job Type
Hourly
Union
Other
Salary Grade
FT or PT
Part-time
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date (if applicable)
4/30/2026
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About this Position
About the Role
The Library Student Ambassadors will work up to three hours per week and will assist the Library Communications Coordinator and collaborate with the Student Library Engagement and Advisory Committee and other Library Student Ambassadors to plan, develop, and deliver student engagement-related initiatives. They will plan and deliver in-person and online student engagement activities and create social media content to promote the services and supports available to students via the Library. The purpose of the role is to raise student awareness of library resources and initiatives, build community with and among students, and improve the Library's understanding of and outreach to MRU students. The role requires strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
The Library Student Ambassador will work collaboratively to promote the following goals of the program :

• Nurturing relationships and good will between the library and student body
• Community building with and among MRU students
• Cultivating student engagement with the Library through activities and communication
• Cultivating awareness about library supports and services
• Promoting joy and fun in relation to the library, the university experience and student life

Responsibilities
Student Outreach and Engagement (40%):

• Plans student engagement activities in the library, across campus and online, under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator
• Hosts and participates in activities and programs in-person and online
• Sets up and takes down in-person activities (e.g. table events) on campus
• Gathers information from students via informal means (brief in person interviews, short surveys)
• Represents the Library at campus events as assigned

Content Creation (40%):

• With supervision, creates social media content in various formats, including text and video
• Carries out related filming, script writing, storyboarding, voiceovers, and production, for approval by the Communications Coordinator
• Drafts print and online outreach and promotional materials

Research, Planning, and Consultation (20%)

• Generates ideas for engaging students in activities/events/programs/content through collaboration with library communications coordinator and other library staff and faculty
• Conducts background research on outreach topics
• Consults with relevant Library employees or specialists to inform outreach and engagement topics.
• Consults with library employees to provide student perspective on library communication, marketing and activities and service development.
• Attends Ambassadors and Student Library Engagement Committee meetings and participates in relevant training.

Qualifications
Successful candidates will be enrolled in a degree program at MRU and will have completed at least 30 credits prior to the start of the position. Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program during the library ambassador program tenure.
Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Enthusiasm for the Library and its goals, and for working with others in a positive way that builds community and goodwill.
• Creativity and and comfort with social media and appearing in promotional materials

Salary: $22.50 per hour
Closing Date: December 7, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 999999.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's

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