Pearson Campus Ambassador - Virginia Tech

This position is a resume game changer ! Don’t take it from us, click HEREand learn from current and former Pearson Campus Ambassadors (PCAs).

Employers are clamoring to learn about the work PCAs are accomplishing (all before being a college grad!). From public speaking skills, to participating on a virtual team, to gaining real-world business skills while still in school. Give yourself a leg up come graduation time, and apply to be a PCA today!

Learn more about your daily, weekly and monthly activities!

• Earn real world experience by partnering with your local Pearson sales team - through MyLab/Mastering/REVEL presentations and technology registration tables.
• We want to hear from YOU! Shape Pearson products by providing valuable feedback.
• Bring Pearson closer to the students on YOUR campus through various initiatives.
• Become a member of the PCA virtual team! The team is comprised of over 150 PCAs from across the country working toward a common goal of helping people succeed through education.

Qualifications

Are we a match?

• Currently a freshman or sophomore at Virginia Tech.
• Able to commit to work for one academic school year. We prefer for students to continue on in the program until graduation. Yay!
• Preferably at least one semester of experience working with MyLab, Mastering, or REVEL technology.
• Self-motivated, curious and proactive: ability to create and manage independent projects with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: Energetic, outgoing relationship-building skills are a must.

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks!

• $12.00/hr with an average of 5 hours per week (the first few weeks of the semester, hours will hover around 10/week).
• Receive complimentary Pearson Higher Ed materials (including our MyLab/Mastering/REVEL access codes). Woo hoo!
• Expand your professional network (think your # of LinkedIn connections) by partnering with on-campus faculty, Pearson team members, and others. Gives you a leg up when beginning your professional career!
• Publish blogs and articles via social media, internal newsletters, and other outlets. Another opportunity to showcase your skills on your resume or LinkedIn profile!
• Acquire real-world skills like problem-solving, public speaking, and communication. Likely, your future employer will want to see how you demonstrate these skills . . .you’ve got ‘em after being a Pearson Campus Ambassador. Bam!
• Serving as a campus ambassador will not directly increase your chances of being selected for a full-time role at Pearson post-graduation—but it can indirectly support your application! And who doesn’t want to wrap up their interviewing process sooner rather than later?

TO APPLY: Please apply online with your resume in order to be considered for this opportunity.

About Pearson

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better.

If hired, able to provide documentation regarding eligibility to work in the United States.

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:

http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: MARKETING

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: PART\_TIME

Req ID: 11456