Ambassador Application and Job Description
Application
Interested in joining the program? To be considered for the selective program, candidates MUST be enrolled and in good academic standing at Dominican University of California, and MUST submit both the application and recommendation form that are provided below no later than Tuesday, August 7th, 2012. Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Admissions attention: Ambassador Program. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Brooke Thornberry at 415.257.1307 or brooke.thornberry@dominican.edu. Competitive applicants will be asked to come in for a personal interview, and those who have been selected for the program will be notified after all interviews have been completed.
Forms
The Student Ambassador application and recommendation form for the 2012-2013 academic year is available here.
2012 Ambassador Application (doc)
2012 Ambassador Application (pdf)
Program schedule and responsibilities
The Dominican University Ambassador program runs the entire academic year from the first day of classes through the end of finals.
Responsibilities include
- calling prospective students
- giving campus tours to students and their families
- assisting with Campus Visit Days
- assisting with Admitted Student Open Houses
- assisting with the WACAC College Fair in the Spring semester
Ambassadors can schedule their hours for calling between 6:00 to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Campus tours are scheduled at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Duties include
- engaging in frequent written and verbal communication with prospective students
- phone calls on weekday evenings (Monday through Thursday)
- conducting scheduled tours each week
- assisting with campus events
- participating in community service projects
- setup and implementation of our Spring WACAC College Fair
- occasional clerical duties
- training future Student Ambassadors
- answering questions
- referring questions to appropriate admissions counselors or departments
- responding to inquiries sent to the admissions enroll@dominican.edu email account
- ensuring the accuracy of information being put forth on behalf of the university
Community Service
The Student Ambassador Program is constantly changing and improving in its scope and level of success. One of the newest features of the Student Ambassador Program is the community service component. Community service has been added to promote outreach and extend the effects of the program to the community at large. Projects are scheduled roughly once a month, typically on a Saturday. Applicants should be prepared to participate in up to eight hours of local community service per semester. The goal of our community service efforts is to forge and maintain partnerships between Dominican University of California and organizations in the Bay Area.
Training
Training sessions are held on the weekend following the first week of classes. The first session takes place on Saturday from 9:00-4:00. The second session is on Sunday from 9:00-12:00. Attendance for both training sessions and the first project is mandatory. You will receive a letter during the summer which outlines training locations, the retreat itinerary, and other program details.
Qualifications and selection criteria
To be selected as a Student Ambassador at Dominican University of California is an honor and an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. Students who are selected as Ambassadors possess:
- strong interpersonal skills
- leadership qualities
- a genuine interest in meeting new people
- a sense of school spirit and pride
Ambassadors need to be prepared to answer questions regarding:
- housing
- financial aid
- the application process
- admissions
- student
- history
- organizations
- campus life
- events
A Student Ambassador should also be:
- able to problem solve
- a team player
- motivated
- involved
- adaptable
- confident
- respectful
- enthusiastic
- responsible
- dependable
- punctual
- dedicated
- communicative
- outgoing
- friendly
- eager to learn
Ambassadors will have flexible work hours and will be paid starting at $10/hr. Applicants for the Student Ambassador position MUST be able to attend BOTH training workshops, scheduled interview sessions, and monthly staff meetings. Applicants must also be available for Saturday DU of C programs and community service projects.
Benefits
Some benefits of being a Student Ambassador at DU of C include:
- interacting with university administrators, faculty, and staff
- learning important interpersonal skills while gaining professional experiences
- creating networking opportunities
- gaining valuable knowledge of DU of C, San Rafael, recruitment, and events
- augmenting your resume
- making new friends
- working with peers in a positive, friendly environment
- acquiring leadership skills
- building self-confidence
