Office of Student Recruitment & Orientation
Student Ambassador Application
Thank you for your interest in the Student Ambassador position for Chandler-Gilbert Community College!
Numerous prospective and new student activities have been scheduled for the next year. Approximately 2000+ students are expected to participate in these activities and events, which have a significant impact on their experience at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Student Ambassadors assume many of the responsibilities for the program and are viewed by new students as the most important people with whom they interact. Therefore, the selection of Student Ambassadors is a very important process.
Becoming a Student Ambassador is designed to benefit you as well. As a campus leader you will gain valuable experiences for your resume, sharpen your communication skills, gain confidence, learn about academic and professional opportunities, reinforce your own academic performance, and network with college leaders and peers who share your academic and career goals. Also, role modeling and positive on-campus relationships contribute significantly to student success. Peer leadership can inspire, motivate, and empower others to realize their potential through sharing personal stories, sharing time, and sharing knowledge.
Information in this packet includes: job description and application. Please read these carefully. All materials must be submitted to the Office of Student Recruitment & Orientation, Coyote Center or Career Services. If you have any questions, please contact: Yoroba K. Russell @ 480.857.5562 & 480-732-7385 or email
Student Ambassador Application and Timeline
Ongoing until positions are filledApplication due
OngoingInterviews for Student Ambassador Positions
OngoingCandidates contacted
TBA First meeting of Student Ambassadors
If you need accommodations to participate in this program,
Please contact Yoroba K. Russell
Phone: 480.857.5562
Office of Student Recruitment & Orientation
Student Ambassador Job Description
The Student Ambassador is responsible for the following:
Serve as a representative of Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Interact with new students on campus tours and during orientation sessions as well as other recruitment activities. (i.e. New Student Orientations, College Fairs, Community Events. Please see attachment).
Acquaint new students with the campus services, activities and facilities and encourage them to fully participate on campus.
Assist session leaders in distribution of materials and group facilitation.
Set-up and take-down of events.
Participate in the evaluation process of orientation sessions and other recruitment activities.
Assist Office of Student Recruitment with set-up prior to, during, and after orientation sessions and other recruitment activities.
Be role model for current and prospective CGCC students.
Desired Student Ambassador Characteristics
Ability to address diverse groups of people
Self-motivation
Self-confidence
Ability to work as a team member
Responsibility
Discretion/good judgment
Good communication skills
Leadership
Flexibility
Creativity
Interpersonal skills
Information literacy
Qualifications
Completion of at least 12 credits at CGCC by spring 2014 with minimum 2.5 GPA
Remain enrolled in at least 6 credits at CGCC for upcoming semesters
Demonstrated involvement in campus organizations and/or broad knowledge of CGCC structures, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Job Requirement
Be available for all training sessions previous to NSO sessions and other recruitment activities.(TBD)
Full commitment of time and effort to the Orientation sessions and recruitment activities.
Be able to perform event follow-up procedures (i.e. calling students)
Minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintained through the end of fall 2015-and spring 2016. (Mid-semester grade checks are performed. If any student drops below a 2.5 GPA Cumulative at the end of a semester, the student will no longer participate in the program.
Compensation
Paid for Student Ambassador activities/events during fall 2015,spring 2016
Paid $8.50/hr
Bi-monthly payments when applicable
Student Ambassador Application
Please Type or print clearly
Use Blue or Black ink
Please attach to your application:
A printed copy of your Fall 2015 class schedule
Your typed responses to the following questions:
1.) Why would you be a good Student Ambassador and what qualities can you add to the program (1 page essay no more than 500 words)
2.) What do you hope to gain from the experience of being a Student Ambassador at CGCC?
Name:______Student ID______
FirstMiddleLast
Address:______
StreetCityStateZip
Phone:______CellPhone:______
Email:______
Major:______Current GPA:______
Credit hours completed: ______Credit hours Fall 2015:______
Have you attended other colleges?Yes_____No_____
If so, where and when?
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Name of SchoolCity/StateFrom (mo/yr)To (mo/yr)
Have you been or are you currently employed?Yes_____No_____
If so, Please list the employers:
EmployerJob/ResponsibilitiesDates of employment
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What CGCC activities, organizations, programs, or clubs have you participated in?
ActivityDate(s) of Involvement
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How did you find out about the Student Ambassador position? (Check all that apply)
Flyer __Club meeting__
Friend__I was nominated__
CGCC Faculty/Staff__Career Services/Job Fair__
Student Ambassador Agreement:
Student Ambassador must comply with all rules and procedures of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the State of Arizona, the United States, and the CGCC Student Ambassador Program. I am eligible to work in the United States and Arizona.
I have read and understand the enclosedresponsibilities of the Student Ambassador position.
I agree to:
Be available for all trainings. (TBA)
Be available to attend all New Student Orientation sessions. (See attached)
Full commitment of time and effort to additional recruitment/orientation activities.
Agree to time commitment of May 2015-January 2016. (See attached schedule)
Appropriate work attire.
Maintain 2.5 Cumulative GPA throughout all semesters while participating in the program.
Maintain open communication with CGCC Student Ambassador Manager.
I understand that if I cannot comply with all the agreements listed above, I will be dismissed from the Student Ambassador Program .I agree that the information submitted on this application is complete and correct and may be utilized by members of the Student Ambassador Committee. In addition, the undersigned authorizes the Committee to verify his or her grade point average.
Signature:______Date:______
Return application to:
Yoroba K. Russell
The Office of Recruitment & New Student Orientation
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Pecos Campus-Coyote Center
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Tier 1
Student Ambassador Commitment
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Student Ambassador. Please review the various dates below to ensure that your schedule will allow you to commit to CGCC Student Ambassador Events.
Expected Start Date: TBA (May be subject to change)
(1). Leadership/New Student Orientation Training
I. TBA Pecos Campus: PAC Building
(2). New Student Orientations (NSO): You must be available for all of the following days/times:
(3.) Recruitment Events/when applicable
I. College Fairs TBD IV. Career Events
II. High School Visits TBD
III. Community Events TBD
Note: Subsequent New Student Orientations to be announced. For the spring 2015 semester will be announces at a later date
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