Career Ambassadors

Purpose

Career Ambassadors is as a volunteer service and leadership organization that provides students the opportunity to serve as representatives of Career Connections. In addition to assisting Career Connections with strengthening outreach, Career Ambassadors create events for students by students! They strive to help their fellow Warhawks grow in leadership and confidence so they are able to achieve the career they want!

Members are provided key information regarding essential skills employers look for in new hires as well as participate in team building and leadership exercises.

The membership of the Career Ambassadors shall consist of current registered students of the university and will limit itself to 30 members. This membership number includes officers. New members may be welcomed each semester depending on vacancy numbers.

Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Attend mandatory chapter meetings
• $30.00 membership fee to cover member polo
• Participate in Career Ambassadors Events
• Participate in Career Connections Events

Commitments

• Commitment of a minimum of 30 hours per semester
• Market and promote Career Connections and Career Ambassadors events and services
• Provide event assistance during Career Connections and Career Ambassadors events/programs
• Participate in outreach activities (drawing in more students, creating a buzz around campus)
• Attend all Career Ambassadors Events
• Attend all mandatory Career Connections Events + 2 additional events of your choosing
• Attendance at all chapter meetings is mandatory

How to become a Career Ambassador?

• Please submit completed application form and resume to the Office of Career Connections (Sandel Hall 139) no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 31st. 
• The Career Ambassador Advisor(s) and/or officer board member(s) shall hold interviews each semester to select membership and determine qualifications, skills, fit, and eagerness of those who have submitted an application on time. 
• Interviews will take place Monday, February 4th and Tuesday, January 5th. 
• Each member, excluding officers, must reapply for membership at the end of the spring semester if renewed membership is desired.

For additional questions, please contact Coordinator of Career Development and Career Ambassador Advisor, LaShawn Smith (ldsmith@ulm.edu).

 

Click here for the Career Ambassadors Application Packet