Becoming a Student Ambassador at the University of Westminster is a unique opportunity to represent the university, welcome new students, and gain valuable career skills. While starting or continuing to build your personal brand in a professional setting.
What does a Student Ambassador do?
As a Student Ambassador, your responsibilities are diverse, offering you the chance to participate in a variety of paid activities:
- Event Support: Help at Open Days, student fairs, ad-hoc administrative and creative roles, and other university-led events.
- Campus Tours: Lead campus tours, highlighting university facilities and student life.
- Student Life Presentations: Give talks about your course and university experiences.
- Peer Mentoring: Guide new students through their university transition, offering support during orientation.
- Marketing and Outreach: Represent the university at external events like school visits and high education fairs.
Why become a Student Ambassador?
The Student Ambassador Programme offers a wide range of benefits that extend beyond the immediate rewards of the role:
- Skills Development: Develop public speaking, communication, leadership, event, and time management skills to boost your employability.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with staff, industry professionals, and peers, opening doors to different opportunities.
- Flexible Working Hours: Choose shifts that fit your academic schedule, balancing work and study easily.
- Financial Rewards: Earn competitive pay with opportunities for added responsibilities as you gain experience.
- Personal Growth: Gain confidence and resilience, tackle new challenges, contributing to your own personal development.
- Recognition and Awards: Earn recognition and awards for your contributions to the programme.
How to become a Student Ambassador
If you're interested in joining the Student Ambassador Programme, follow these steps:
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you're a current undergraduate or postgraduate student at the University of Westminster.
- Application Process: Applications open at the start of each smestery. Complete the below online form.
- Selection Criteria: Candidates are assessed on proactivity, empathy, communication skills, professionalism, and alignment with university values.
- Group Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to group interviews. The interview will include scenario-based questions, and overall knowledge on the Programme and university experience.
- Training: Selected candidates receive training on the Programme structure, university knowledge, and other skills needed to prepare you for the role.
Applications for our next recruitment cycle are now open and will close on 10 February at 10.00am.
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What our Student Ambassadors say
"As student ambassador I was able to represent my course in different occasions as well as motivation to complete the employability awards (platinum)and enhance my communication skills and confidence in front crowd."
– Abdeldjouad Chettibi
"I really enjoy meeting students from other campuses or staff members from various parts of the university. I also like the sense of responsibility that comes with the job which helps me for my personal and professional development."
– Tiffany Pearmund
"Being the first paid job that I have ever done in my life I get to learn how to actually account for finances and keep track of it and budget it. The supervisors have been helpful and supportive throughout. Emails are answered on time and even smallest of smallest doubts are answered."
– Riya Giridhar
"Without the ambassador programme I would not have met the incredible people I encountered throughout the different shifts I worked, both staff and students. I like and appreciate the opportunity to build valuable relationships in every aspect of the job and I can gladly say that I will carrying some of the friendships for life."
– Chelsea Cruz
"Getting to know a whole lot of like-minded people – networking, personal and professional development - you are more confident in talking to new people and interacting with large groups of people."
– Muhammad Rohail
FAQs
Do you have a question about the Student Ambassador programme? Find the answer on our FAQs page.
Contact us
For further details about the Student Ambassador Programme or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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