George Mason University - MATLAB Student Ambassador

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/hybrid-model.html.

The MATLAB Student Ambassador position requires a commitment of 5 hours per week to perform the following work:

• Explore and implement creative ideas for spreading awareness for the MathWorks brand and products among students
• Identify and engage with prominent student organizations related to Engineering, Math, Science and Finance
• Plan and organize events on campus to demonstrate the state of the art with MATLAB and Simulink
• Use social media outlets and prevalent communication channels at the university to spread awareness for MathWorks Student Challenges and resources available to learn MATLAB and Simulink
• Promote MathWorks presence at university career fairs, information sessions and other recruiting events

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

The MATLAB Student Ambassador position requires a commitment of approximately 5 hours per week and is a paid position. The MATLAB Student Ambassador is expected to:

• Host fun events on campus to demonstrate MATLAB and Simulink. We provide you with the resources to spread awareness of our products such as software demos and hardware tools.
• Use your social media skills to spread awareness of MathWorks products on Facebook and Twitter by sharing articles

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's level degree in a technical discipline.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MATLAB , familiarity with Simulink a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, etc.)
• Undergraduate or Graduate student in good academic standing with at least 2 semesters remaining in the degree program (preferably in Engineering)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Legal authorization to work in the US