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YOU SHOULD APPLY TO BE A
F IND OUT HOW !
*The Ambassador program is IRA Grant funded and paid for by student funds.
helping other students study away?
staying involved in an international community?
sharing your stories and experiences with others?
assisting the Center for International Education in
programming,
peer advising, marketing, and outreach?
helping to build a strong, supportive, globally
minded community
NEXT PAGE: Benefits of being a CIE Ambassador!
Why should you be a
CIE Ambassador?
Gain valuable professional skills for your
future career
Develop skills in specialized areas in which
you are interested
Be a part of an international community on
campus
Engage with other program alumni & interna-
tional students
Develop technological proficiency in
software & social media
Have some fun!
NEXT PAGE: Program description
CIE Student Ambassador Program description:
The program will be will consist of about 15-20 Ambassadors volunteering hours
towards the Center for International Education and the International Education
Exchange Council, including events, programming, and other work within those bodies.
These Ambassadors will be made up of current SSU students who are CSU IP, NSE, and
NSE Study Abroad Alumni, as well as international and international/domestic exchange
students at SSU.
To ensure an even opportunity for learning and experience, Ambassadors will be divided
into a committee structure. There will be three committees, (descriptions below,) that
will have about 5 ambassadors in each committee. There will be one Ambassador
Committee Chair for each committee and four to five Ambassador Committee Members.
Every two weeks for 1.5 – 2 hours, the Ambassador Program will meet to:
1) Discuss the current events going on in the office and important information.
2) To participate in discussions and workshops focusing on developing professional
skills. Examples of students will be practicing are:
*Professional Leadership: working in groups, handling conflict, leadership styles, etc.
*Computer skill proficiency utilizing various software and online programs including
social media
*Career development: job search preparation, resume building, interview skills
*Workplace expectations and performance: behavior, using constructive criticism, etc.
Additionally, to further learning and opportunity, professional development is built into
the overarching structure of the program.
The Center for International Education commits to:
*Provide Ambassadors an opportunity to learn an environment that will both challenge
and support the student.
*Assist Ambassadors in learning necessary skills and experience for the individual’s
professional and academic development.
*Provide the Ambassador the opportunity to connect with other internationally minded
students on-campus as well as the opportunity to share their experiences.
*Assist Ambassadors in understanding how they can apply their international/domestic
exchange experience can apply to career development and opportunities.
NEXT PAGE: Ambassador Roles
Ambassador Roles:
Ambassadors:
Ambassadors are all members of the Ambassador Program who are not Ambassador
Committee Chairs or Lead Ambassadors. Ambassador program participation
commitments:
An average of 4 hours a week working as an Ambassador for the duration of the
semester. (An academic year commitment is preferred but not required.)
Attend mandatory bi-weekly ambassador meetings
Participate fully in activities and programs
Fulfill all commitments and responsibilities
Learn and have fun
Ambassador Committee Chairs:
Committee Chairs will work directly under the Lead Ambassadors and will serve as the
executive committee for the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC). Chairs will
also be the main coordinators for the responsibilities and programs of the committee
they oversee. Chairs will provide guidance, knowledge, and cohesion to the committee
and its members. Chairs must fulfill all Ambassador commitments, as well as be willing
to commit an additional average of two hours a week to the program to fulfill chair
duties.
Lead Ambassadors:
These two students will provide guidance for all Ambassadors as well as fulfil role as
Lead Student Assistant for the Center of International Education as a paid employee.
Lead Ambassadors will be the main point of contact for all Ambassadors as well as
oversee all Ambassador related activities. There should be one program alumni and one
international student Lead Ambassador. The Lead Ambassadors will also act as the
Co-Chairs for the International Education Exchange Council.
NEXT PAGE: Committee Descriptions
Committee descriptions:
Marketing and Outreach Committee:
This committee is responsible for all marketing and outreach activities and coordination
for the Center for International Education and the International Education Exchange
Council. These activities include but are not limited to: tabling for special on campus
events (Big Nite, club fairs, etc.), general club and office tabling throughout the year,
on-campus classroom presentations, off-campus community/high school presentations,
etc. This committee would also reach out to other internationally minded student clubs
on campus to create partnerships for events.
Engagement and Community Building Committee:
The responsibility of this committee is to create and coordinator programming to
engage the students of the Center for International Education and IEEC. These programs
include but are not limited to: special off-campus trips and activities, International
Buddies Program/Mentor Program, maintaining the weekly Coffee & Culture Hour, as
well as special on-campus activities and events.
Special Programming Committee:
This committee focuses on the overall professional development of its members
through specific experiences and opportunities. This committee’s members will focus on
gaining experience in general office skills, computer programs competency and ability,
as well as engage in long-term program planning and participation. The programs that
this committee will specifically assist in planning are: Go Global! Study & Work Abroad
Fair; Lessons from Abroad Conference; International Education Week, Welcome
Reception, and International Education Celebration.
NEXT PAGE: How to Apply!
All application All application
materials are materials are
due due July 7th!July 7th!
HOW TO APPLY:
Review the Ambassador position
descriptions. Would you want to be a Com-
mittee Chair?
Download the CIE Student Ambassador
application. Quick and painless!
Email completed application to Hope at
Recruit a reference to fill out the
recommendation form. Professional or
For questions, email the program coordinator, Hope Oritz,
at [email protected] or call (707) 664-2582.