Thank you for your interest in connecting with international students on campus through the Campus Ambassador Program at the University of Puget Sound.
The selection process includes two aspects: a brief application and a virtual, one-on-one interview. Below is the 2024-25 application schedule:
- Applications close: August 15
- Interviews (rolling): August 7-20
- Selection date (notified by email): August 21
Position Description
General Requirements:
- Hold a current GPA of 2.0 or above
- Plan to be enrolled at Puget Sound for the upcoming academic year
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- An appreciation for and interest in cultural differences and serving as a bridge builder on campus
- An interest in having fun and helping international students have fun!
- Leadership skills to interact positively and encourages the inclusion and involvement of international students
- The ability to work effectively as a team member with other ambassadors, international students, and OIP staff
- The ability to make sound, independent judgments and decisions, solve problems, and improvise
- Willingness to be a role model and uphold university policies and expectations
- Other relevant qualities including but not limited to enthusiasm, good humor, and open mindedness
Campus Ambassador Responsibilities:
- Establish contact with students at our fall welcome event
- Be available as an active resource for international students
- Collaborate and communicate with other campus ambassadors
- Participate in required ambassador training/meetings (once per semester)
- Attend and participate fully in at least 2 events each semester for the entire
Campus Ambassador Program (August-May)
- Maintain regular, biweekly check-ins with one (informally) assigned students and report any need for support or resources to OIP
- Assist in evaluation of the program to help improve international student resources, communications, and events for future programs
- Optional and as needed: Assist with assigned Orientation Week activities and events (i.e. Airport Shuttles, Move-in Day Shuttles, International Orientation lunch, etc.)