The Zicklin Graduate Student Ambassador Program will serve as a leadership opportunity for Zicklin graduate students to represent and promote the Zicklin School of Business to prospective students, current students, and the Zicklin community. Student ambassadors will share information on academic programs, support services, and graduate student life. Most importantly, student ambassadors will share their experiences in the campus community and encourage students to utilize the numerous resources and opportunities in maximizing their time and potential in their respective graduate program. Ambassadors will work closely with the Office of Graduate Programs, Office of Graduate Admissions, Graduate Career Management Center, and the Zicklin Marketing & Communications team to promote student involvement and engagement in campus life. Through their leadership and contribution, student ambassadors will serve as an invaluable and critical resource to the Zicklin community.
Benefits of Becoming a Graduate Student Ambassador
- engage in service- based leadership and participate in initiatives that focus on community building and involvement
- develop or strengthen communication, interpersonal, organizational, and other transferrable skills that will add value to professional & personal development
- opportunity to network with students and build professional and personal contacts/ relationships
- work alongside a diverse body of faculty, administrative members, and students
- opportunity to share experiences and impressions of your graduate program and Zicklin to a wider audience
- build/enhance professional portfolio through resume building
- earn letters of recommendations from administrative members
Duties and Responsibilities
- represent the college at on and off campus recruitment & yield events (Program Specific Information Sessions, Open Houses, Table Talks, Zicklin Conversations, and Admissions Webinars)
- participate in on and off campus panel discussions with a key focus on academic experience, opportunities for professional development and growth, importance of active student engagement in the campus community, and similar matters
- lead campus tours for prospective students, families, and guests
- promote campus events, activities, and initiatives for student involvement and making meaningful connections in the college community
- use Zicklin approved social media to increase awareness about Zicklin and the Zicklin Graduate Student Ambassador Program
- represent the current student body in publications and communications
- serve as a point of contact/mentor for admitted students and help them navigate through Zicklin in their 1st semester of study in the program
- refer students to campus resources and support services to foster academic success and facilitate smooth transition into the graduate program and campus community
- build relationships with students by offering insights and perspectives on the current student culture and sharing their personal Zicklin experience in their respective graduate program
- provide support with duties and tasks related to events/initiatives put on by various offices/departments within the Zicklin School of Business
- collaborate with the Graduate Student Ambassador Program Advisor and assist with developing and implementing student engagement events
- provide insight and feedback on Zicklin student interests, needs, and trends to the Graduate Student Ambassador Program Advisor
- assist with the recruitment and development of future student ambassadors
- attend mandatory orientation program in preparation for effectively executing duties/responsibilities and meeting expectations
- serve as an active alumni ambassador once a semester
Eligibility Requirements
- Full-Time MBA Students: must have successfully completed minimum 12 credits in the program. 1st semester Full-Time MBA students may apply if currently registered for minimum 12 credits in the Fall 2020 semester.
- Evening MBA Students: must have successfully completed minimum 9 credits in the program. 1st semester Evening MBA students may apply if currently registered for minimum 9 credits in the Fall 2020 semester.
- MS Programs Students: must have successfully completed minimum 9 credits in the program. 1st semester MS Programs students may apply if currently registered for minimum 9 credits in the Fall 2020 semester.
- All students: must be in good academic standing – earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- All students: must be in good disciplinary standing
Graduate Student Ambassador Skills and Characteristics
- ability to work with a diverse student population, faculty, and staff
- exhibit leadership, enthusiasm, and positive attitude
- demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal), listening, organizational, and time management skills
- knowledgeable of Zicklin School of Business & Baruch College programs, services, resources
- possess the ability to listen, problem solve, and manage stress effectively
- ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- ability to speak comfortably to a large group of people and influence a wide range of audiences
- possess a willingness to improve or strengthen areas for growth and development
Time Commitments
- requires one-year commitment from the time Graduate Student Ambassador position is appointed
- ambassadors will participate in 2-3 events/semester
- ambassadors are required to check in with Graduate Student Ambassador Program Advisor throughout the semester and attend mandatory meetings
- ambassadors must attend a mandatory training prior to the start of the semester
If you have questions about the program, or would like to apply, please contact Nahida Rahim, Assistant Director for Graduate Programs, at Nahida.Rahim@baruch.cuny.edu.
