Student Ambassador Program
Are you looking to make a significant impact on campus while developing valuable skills and connections? Become a University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene Student Ambassador!
Top 10 Reasons to Become an Ambassador
- Play a pivotal role in promoting campus culture.
- Help shape the future of our college by assisting with recruitment efforts.
- Be a catalyst for student engagement and participation in campus events, clubs, and organizations.
- Help new students acclimate to campus life, connect with resources, and navigate their academic journey with confidence.
- Be a peer mentor and academic resource for fellow students.
- Serve as a vital link between students, faculty, and administration.
- Showcase the vibrant campus life and student achievements on social media platforms.
- Give back to the community through volunteer opportunities and service projects.
- Develop essential leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills through ambassador training programs and workshops.
- As a Student Ambassador, you'll embody the values, mission and spirit of our college. Serve as a positive and enthusiastic representative in all your interactions, inspiring others with your passion for our institution.
Join us as a University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene Student Ambassador and make a lasting impact on campus and beyond!
Program Description
University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Student Ambassadors strive to create a dynamic and inclusive community. Ambassadors serve as a bridge between prospective students and enrollment while inspiring a sense of belonging and academic excellence among current students, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported on their educational journey.
Recruitment: Ambassadors plan and sponsor events and programs designed to meet the needs and interests of students at University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene. Ambassadors are recruited on a yearly or semester basis depending on capacity.
- Candidates must have completed at least 12 credits while enrolled at University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene.
- Candidates must be enrolled at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene at the time of application and plan to be enrolled full-time at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene for the next academic year.
- Strongest candidates will be actively engaged in the University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene community.
- Candidates must be comfortable communicating with the public.
- Candidates should have a minimum 2.7 University of Idaho cumulative grade point average.
- Academic strength: Students who can take on the ambassador responsibilities without affecting their academic standing.
- Involvement in center activities: We are looking for students who are engaged in the university in some way and who demonstrate a desire to improve the recruitment and retention of students at University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene.
- Ability to write well as evidenced by the application.
- Ability to communicate and work well with others.
- Personality: The ability to connect with others. Not every ambassador has the same personality traits and strengths – and that’s okay!
- Diversity: We are looking for representation across our academic majors, and we consider age/class, race/ethnicity/culture, transfer/high school, resident/non-resident backgrounds as well.
- March 7 – Applications open
- March 25 – Applications close
- April 8 to 13 – Interviews
- April 19 – Decisions
- April/May – Four training sessions (Dates TBD)
Ambassador Responsibilities/Compensation
Student ambassadors work 60 hours per semester (4 hours per week) with a semester stipend of $750. Each ambassador will hold a minimum of 2 office hours in U of I space in the DeArmond building. Additional activities include but are not limited to recruitment and retention.
- Scheduling and conducting class Presentations at NIC
- UICDA Campus Tours
- Staffing University of Idaho welcome desk in DeArmond on NIC campus
- Marketing and social media takeover
- Coordinating and implementing at least three events per semester (including but not limited to):
- Semester Start
- Recurring coffee hours, casual networking events
- Mid-semester event
- Holiday or end-of-semester party
- Outreach to prospective and current students (in coordination with ambassador advisor)
- Facilitating Student Advisory Group meetings and assisting with setting the agenda for meetings
- Recruiting future ambassadors
Thank you for your interest in becoming a U of I Coeur d’Alene Student Ambassador!