In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Student Success Program (SSP) Ambassadors are student leaders who partner with faculty and staff to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive community for Berklee Scholars Program and RISE First Generation participants. As peer mentors, facilitators, and community builders, Ambassadors help students navigate their transition to Berklee while fostering belonging, artistic exploration, and meaningful connections.
Ambassadors serve throughout Pre-Orientation and the academic year, supporting the student community through mentorship, programming, and leadership development.
More than a campus leadership role, this position is a developmental experience that prepares students to lead with purpose at Berklee and throughout their artistic and professional careers.

Leadership Philosophy

Leadership within Student Success Programs (SSP) supporting both the Berklee Scholars Program  and the RISE First-Generation Program is grounded in service, curiosity, and community. SSP Ambassadors develop the competencies to foster student success and strengthen the Berklee community through five core pillars:

• Community Building: Create inclusive environments where students feel valued

• Peer Mentorship: Build supportive relationships to help peers navigate their transition to Berklee

• Group Facilitation: Guide discussions and activities that encourage shared learning and collaboration

• Student Success: Connect students with academic, artistic, and leadership development resources.

• Professionalism: Model integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous growth.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Peer Mentoring

• Conduct group mentor meetings with assigned BSP and RISE students.

• Assess student needs and help them develop short- and long-term goal plans.

• Document all mentorship sessions via the Interaction Report Form.

• Escalate student concerns and voice personal training needs to the Program Manager.

• Act as a mandated reporter, model conflict resolution, and serve as a liaison between students and SSP.

Teaching Assistantship & Facilitation

• Serve as a TA for academic, co-curricular, and leadership sessions.

• Assist staff and faculty with syllabus planning, course content, and logistics.

• Facilitate group discussions and workshops, ensuring diverse ways of engaging are honored.

• Provide feedback to Program Managers regarding student engagement during sessions.

Events Support

• Must support Pre-Orientation (Aug 15–22) and National First-Generation Celebration Week (Nov 2–6), alongside year-round programming.

• Assist with logistics (setup, teardown, check-in, and AV support), arriving 30 minutes early and staying 30 minutes late.

• Represent SSP at orientation, receptions, workshops, and panels.

• Participate in program development working groups to improve SSP initiatives.

• Maintain a professional presence and monitor attendee needs during events.

• Design and execute specific Peer Leader events