Presidential Student Ambassadors

Presidential Student Ambassador benefits include:

• The opportunity to learn from, and work with, the Worcester State University President, Board of Trustees, Worcester State Foundation, and Alumni.
• Networking with University and community leaders to enhance interpersonal and group communication, as well as professional and social skills.
• Networking opportunities with distinguished alumni, donors and friends of the University.
• Gaining confidence and HAVING FUN working with other talented student leaders.
• Members will be provided with official Worcester State University attire for their personal use when representing the University.
• Compensation. Participation should be viewed as an honor, but as this position is first and foremost a job, Student Ambassadors will be paid.
• Developing a lifelong, rewarding and reciprocal relationship of service and giving with their alma mater.
• Student Ambassadors will receive training in the following areas:
  • Professionalism
  • Etiquette
  • Leadership
  • Philanthropy
  • Public Relations
  • Worcester State history and current University priorities

Eligibility:

Students must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Worcester State
• Maintain at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA
• Have at least twelve (12) completed credits at Worcester State
• Maintain good judicial and academic standings
• Be available to start this program in the Fall of 2022, Full Academic Year Commitment 2022-2023

Responsibilities and expectations:

Mandatory Bi-Weekly Meetings
Attend all regularly scheduled bi-weekly meetings during the academic year which will be held at a time TBD. You are allowed one excused absence per semester, however you must notify the coordinator in advance. This does not include class schedule conflicts.

Attend all Mandatory Events
If you sign-up for an event, we expect you to be there on time and stay for the entire assigned shift. Leaving early or coming late for any reason other than class schedule will not be allowed.

Meet the Minimum Event Requirement per Month
Hours will vary depending on the time of year, and events can take place during evenings and weekends.

Respond to all E-Mail Communications!!

Be Part of the Team
Active participation in the group is expected. Our team will not function effectively without everyone’s cooperation. You should always display a positive and cooperative attitude at all events and meetings.

Demonstrate Professionalism
Conduct all Ambassador business in a professional manner in-person and online. Wear Ambassador clothing and name tags to all events, unless otherwise specified by the coordinator.

Have a Favorable Semester Performance Review
Each Ambassador will meet with the staff coordinator at the end of each semester to review their performance.

Failure to adhere to these responsibilities and expectations will result in either a reduced semester salary or your termination from the program.

There are a few simple steps to follow to become a Presidential Student Ambassador. Please refer to the information below. Also, please review the Student Ambassador Description of Responsibilities before you submit your application.

Selection

• Students seeking selection must meet the qualifications and submit a completed application.
• Selection will be made by review of the applications and interview by a selection committee.
• Selection will be made in the spring semester.

Application process

Begin the application process by filling out the Student Ambassador Application. Once you complete the online application, it will be emailed to the selection committee. You will receive an email within 48 business hours notifying you that your application has been received.

• Applications are due March 1
• Interviews will be March 4-12
• Acceptance letters will be sent out April 1
• Tentative first meeting will be in early May

Please provide the name of 2 faculty or staff members you would like to use as a reference, they should each submit a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be submitted via email to studentambassadors@worcester.edu or by interdepartmental mail to Nikki Kapurch in the President’s Office. Letters of recommendation should answer the following questions:

• How has this student displayed initiative?
• What would you consider this student’s key strengths?
• Explain how this student is a team player.