Ambassador Position Description

Student Ambassador Position Description

Position: Madison College Student Ambassador

Hours: Flexible (See Time Commitment Below)

Compensation: $8.95/ hour as of July 1, 2010 (work study or Student Help Position).

Duration: July 2010 – July 1, 2011

Reports to: Renee Alfano, Director of Student Life; Doug Kirchberg, Student Ambassador Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Attend trainings, retreats and orientations for the Student Ambassador program.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth and new students.
• Contribute and interact positively and persuasively with new and prospective students.
• Are knowledgeable about Madison College services and programs in order to provide referrals for new and prospective students.
• Serve as a peer advisor and resource person for fellow students by working as an online Student Interest Group Coordinator, posting advice and information on the Student Ambassador Blog and assisting at college-wide events.
• Help coordinate leadership training for Madison College student by helping to plan and promote a regular leadership workshop series and the Student Life Leadership Certificate program.
• Provide college tours to prospective Madison College students and community members. 
• Portray the Madison College experience. Acquaint new students with Madison College’s traditions, regulations, programs, services, activities, and building locations.
• Serve as Orientation Student Leaders in the months of November, May and June.
• Assist new students with understanding their academic responsibilities, general education requirements and registration.
• Work events as assigned, including, but not limited to: WolfPack Welcome – Mid to late August in fall, early January in spring; Welcome Back Event – First two days of fall and spring semester; Madison College graduation ceremony in December and May; Student Awards Banquet and Foundation Breakfast in April; Events requested by the Madison College President and Board.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average and in good academic standing.
• Enrolled in at least six credits at Madison College during Student Ambassador Program.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Reliable, flexible and punctual. Available to work on occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team and facilitate group discussions and present to small and large groups of people within a diverse population.
• Enjoy assisting others and contributing to their success as well as the success of Madison College.
• Desire to learn about Madison College, its traditions, regulations, programs and services.

Time Commitment:

• Attend paid Student Ambassador training sessions this summer. Schedule to be determined.
• Attend Student Ambassador meetings (one hour every other week).
• Lead tours for prospective students as time permits. Tours are provided weekly.
• Serve as New Student Orientation Leaders in late November. If assigned this task, you will work up to 10 hours a week at this time.
• Serve as New Student Orientation Leaders the months of May and June. If assigned this task, you will work up to 20 hours per week, after commencement.
• Participate in college-wide events as available.
• Assist with the Student Ambassador service project.
• Serve in one of the following Student Ambassador roles (hours will vary): Student Interest Group facilitator, Leadership Team member, Web site and promotions manager (1 student), Event and tour coordinator (1 student).

Awards and recognitions:

• Opportunity to apply to be a candidate for the WTCS State Ambassador Program.
• Upon successful completion of the Student Ambassador Program, recognition and honors will be received from Madison College’s President and other college leadership or groups as applicable.
• Student Ambassadors will be publicized in Madison College announcements, publications, bulletin boards and web pages.