Ambassador

The intent of the program is to add a student employee position with specific focus on USAC programs. The position can be a dapt ed to comply with pre existing u niversity student employee structure and policy . The p rimary objective of this position is to increase on-campus expertise and knowledge of USAC programs and to assist u niversity staff in increas ing support to student s choosing and preparing to depart on USAC programs.

The job responsibilities for the USAC Ambassador may include advising, outreach, and administrative support to the u niversity ’s s tudy a broad o ffice, with advising and outreach being the main focus of the position. In addition to the university/study abroad office-assigned tasks and projects, USAC may require the Ambassadors to complete certain objectives throughout the year.

USAC-assigned projects may include tabl ing , present ations , host ing info sessions, review ing their USAC program, creating promotional materials, organiz ing alumni events, and more. Some potential sample tasks are listed below: ADVISING RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE: serving as first point of contact with prospective students representing and maintaining resource rooms holding open office hours holding advising coffee/Q&A hours or program-specific sessions updating materials and program information creating web content of their own experience abroad other related projects to further promote study abroad and USAC opportunities OUTREACH ACTIVITIES COULD INCLUDE: writing materials and resources classroom /event presentations or panel discussions helping with special events ( fairs/expos, study abroad 101 sessions, program-specific information sessions ) hosting tables/booths in high traffic areas creating / designing pamphlets, posters, web resources, flyers, digital outreach, social media as appropriate assist with campus visits of USAC reps REQUIREMENTS: Alum of USAC program (note: due to lower numbers during the pandemic, we understand that hiring a USAC alum may not be possible; we will allow an alum of any program or even a student who has not yet studied abroad, if necessary) Full-time student W illingness to serve as a positive representative of USAC and the u niversity ’s s tudy a broad o ffice The position can be adapted for internships or a graduate assistant-level version (for example, a position could be adapted to focus on writing/new media/event planning/advertising/student services/region-specific or language expertise).

Additionally, if a previous USAC Ambassador is still a full-time student who meets these requirements, they are more than welcome to continue into the following school year.