Ambassador Leader
Ambassador Leader
Number of people needed: 10
Position Type: Volunteer, $500 Scholarship after 12 Months
The Ambassador Leader team will participate in a 16 month leadership development program. Students will support fellow Ambassadors at campus events and provide feedback to improve programming. Ambassador Leaders must be friendly and enthusiastic U of R students who are interested in further development of their leadership skills.
Requirements
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Minimum UGPA
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70%
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Credit Hours Completed
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24+ (preferred)
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Enrolment
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Open to part-time or full-time students (Undergraduate or Graduate)
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Other Qualifications
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- Minimum one year experience as a U of R Ambassador (preferred)
- Selected students will be required to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search
- Selected students will be required to sign a letter of confidentiality
- Selected students will be required to sign an Ambassador Leader Contract
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Please note that all responsibilities, requirements, and events are subject to change.
Responsibilities
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Time Commitment
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Approximately 40-60 hours per semester including, but not limited to:
- 1-2 hour biweekly meetings (Winter 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024)
- Check-in meetings (Winter 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024)
- Volunteer at Ambassador Recruitment Week (Winter 2023, Winter 2024)
- Ambassador Leader retreat (Spring 2023)*
- Ambassador Leader training (Summer 2023)*
- Volunteer at Housing Move-In, Welcome Weekend, Orientation, and Fall Open House (Fall 2023)
- Leadership Challenge (Fall 2023)
- Community Service Project (Winter 2024)
- 5-10 hours meeting and mentoring new Ambassadors (Fall 2023, Winter 2024)
- 5-10 hours meeting and training new leaders (Winter 2024)
- *Please note that these commitments can be discussed upon selection as we understand not everyone is available during the Spring/Summer terms.
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Volunteer Requirements
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- Complete Ambassador Leader training
- Complete Tour Training Part 1 and pass Part 2
- Complete Ambassador Leader retreat
- Complete regular check-in meetings with coordinator
- Attend regular Ambassador Leader meetings
- Assist in coordinating the Ambassador team during events such as Orientation and Welcome Week
- Take pictures to assist in the promotion of program and events
- Act as a mentor to fellow Ambassadors
- Volunteer at Housing Move-In, Orientation Day, Fall Open House, and Ambassador Recruitment Week
- Provide feedback on events and ideas for improvement
- Help oversee key aspects of events (eg. Coordinate registration, lead interactive sessions, oversee set up and logistics, run ice breakers)
- Plan and execute Ambassador appreciation events throughout the year
- Actively participate in a Student Leadership Challenge presentation (Fall)
- Actively participate in a Community Service Project of your choice (Winter)
- A minimum of 1 check in meeting per semester with Coordinator
- A minimum of 1 check in meeting with a mentee Ambassador
- Actively assist in the planning and execution of Ambassador Leader training and retreats
- Host information training sessions for new Ambassador Leaders based on a relevant learning objective
- Positively promote the Ambassador Program and recruit students to become Ambassadors
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Experience Outcomes
Students in this role will…
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Be given opportunities to develop proficiencies in the areas of: recruitment, team meetings, communication, and promotion
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Leadership Abilities
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Gain confidence in their ability to speak in public to a variety of audiences
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Presentation Skills
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Gain experience planning and executing events. Encourage students to attend and get involved on campus.
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Event Facilitation
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Develop a broad range of skills related to overcoming obstacles and challenges in working with peers, event planning, facilitating change, etc
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Problem Solving
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Develop networking skills by taking responsibility for communicating and meeting with Ambassadors, Alumni, and other service units to develop working relationships to improve the Ambassador program
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Networking Skills
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Timeline
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Application Deadline
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11:59 pm, November 24, 2022
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Personal Interviews
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November 28 - December 8, 2022
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Decisions Made
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December 9, 2022
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