Ambassador

 

2008-2009 Ambassador Selection for the Tempe campus

Thanks for your interest in the Ambassador position!

No applications for this position are currently being accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year. Please check back at beginning of the fall 2008 semester as we will have updated information on the new application process and position description at that time.

 

 

Ambassadors are representatives of Arizona State University and its residence halls. They serve as a liaison between Residential Life staff and prospective students, by answering questions, showcasing their rooms and supporting Residential Life staff. Ambassadors are student-staff members, living in the residence halls, who organize hall tours for prospective students and visitors, staff the front desk, assist with move-in and welcome week, and support Hall Council.

What do Ambassadors do?

  • Work 8 hours at the front desk each week
  • Maintain a clean and orderly room that represents a typical student room
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions
  • Attend one hall council meeting each month
  • Assist with residence hall move-in activities
  • Assist with Welcome Week activities
  • Serve as a representative of ASU to prospective students and visitors

Requirements

  • Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 at the time of application and while holding the position
  • Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and while holding the position
  • Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12-18 credit hours
  • Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
  • Ambassadors must accept employment for a ten month period-beginning with August training and concluding at the end of the Spring semester
  • Ambassadors must be in good standing with Residential Life and Student Life

Who is an ideal candidate?

One who possesses all of the requirements as well as the following:

  • Great public speaking, time management, organizational, and communications skills
  • Leadership, teamwork, and professionalism and the ability to represent Residential Life and the university
  • Attention to detail and diligence

What's in it for you?

  • Increased interaction with students
  • Connections with Residential Life staff
  • Mentoring and professional development opportunities
  • Increased access to campus, community resources and networks
  • Compensation of $1000 per year.
  • Compensation of $6.75 or $7.15 (dependant upon time of
    shift worked) for Desk Assistant work.
  • Space reserved in residence hall

Recruitment Process:

Interested applicants need to complete and submit an Ambassador application. Applicants should reference the checklists that are included in the downloadable application. The completed application should be submitted to the Residential Life office located in the Student Services Building, Room 170. Positions are available in most of the residence halls.

For any questions please contact us by calling 480-965-1654 or e-mailing recruitment.reslife@asu.edu
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Selection process

The selection process for fall positions take place each year in January ending in April. April is when candidates are notified of their selection status for the following academic year. We may also conduct smaller selection processes for our available spring and summer positions.
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Download Forms

Ambassador Agreement document >> Download

Questions please e-mail recruitment.reslife@asu.edu

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