Student Ambassador

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hi! I'm a Student Ambassador at the university of kent! I can't speak for other uni's but I can tell you about my experience.

Generally speaking I would highly recommend it, for me we have specific jobs that we can apply for online so that it can fit your uni and social schedule, so it's really flexible and you apply for as much or as little as you need. Generally Student Ambassadors have a high turnover simply because students graduate and leave the university all the time, so the application process I went through was not difficult. They want new students, so I applied and went through a couple group training sessions and some paperwork and that was it!

They also did group interviews, specifically for additional roles you can take as a Student Ambassador, these focused on things like teamwork, communication and understanding of what a Student Ambassador does and what the goal of this work is. Additional roles for me were things like being part of a program that would work with a group of students over the course of the year, or doing work where you're presenting to students, or even being in charge of other Ambassadors for a visit day for example. Generally application for these roles was a bit later on for me, but I became an Ambassador and applied for and got these roles in the same academic year! So it wasn't on a long timescale.

In short I have really enjoyed it, it feels like meaningful work and it is really convenient with how flexible it is and the different roles you can apply for. I'd highly recommend it! Let me know if you have any more questions about it and I'd be happy to answer.

Reilyn
University of Kent Student Ambassador

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hi there!

I'm a Senior Student Ambassador at York St John, and I've been an ambassador for a few years now! Every university's student ambassador scheme will vary a little, but generally they're all quite similar!

In terms of the application process, at YSJ, all student ambassadors will fill out an application form, and then a select number will be shortlisted for an interview. In this interview, you choose from a list of topics to deliver a presentation on, and then you are asked some generic job interview questions. When universities recruit student ambassadors, they are aware that you will not have much prior work experience, especially not in a similar role, so don't stress about this! Think back to anything you've done during school - were you a prefect, in a sports team, a member of a club, maybe? All of these experiences you could use as an example of teamwork, communication, etc! In terms of standing out, my top tip would be to use the full application form (if this is how your university recruits). By this I mean, don't just write two sentences if you are asked to describe why you would be good for the role - use the full box, and don't be afraid to talk yourself up and be confident!

In terms of the job itself, I really cannot recommend it enough! At YSJ, you can sign up for as many (or as few) shifts as you'd like. Over the summer, I've managed to get 40-hour weeks when I've wanted them, and during deadline seasons, I've just done the odd few hours here and there! The shifts vary per uni, but for us it's a mix of open days, school visits (even including primary schools), summer schools, residentials, UCAS fairs, and much more! We have student ambassador socials, so there's a huge social element to it, too. It's a bit like being in a huge society, which is great when you're trying to settle into uni and make friends!

I hope this helps a little, and if you have any other questions, let me know and I'd be happy to help! :elefant:

Kiera

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hi there,

As a student ambassador myself, I can say that it's probably one of the best part-time jobs a student can get. It's usually zero hours and shifts are generally spread out in a way that you do not need to skip any classes. It's a great experience and also looks great on CV.

Generally I believe the university is looking for someone with positive attitude and some communication skills, as you will be representing the university during events. Also it is important to be genuine. Uni applicants and visitors are more interested in your genuine experience as a student, rather than marketing booklets learnt by heart. So be positive, genuine - and I believe you will be alright :smile:

Take care,
Ilya,
Cyber Security student at DMU.

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hey!

I was a student ambassador all through uni and honestly, it was one of the best things I did. The variety is great – open days, taster events, filming, creating blogs/vlogs – and you can pick what works around your schedule. It never felt like a boring “job,” more like getting paid to do fun, different things!

The application at ARU was super simple – just a CV and short statement. No prior experience needed (I had none when I started).

I loved it so much that I’m still working as a digital ambassador even after graduating. 100% recommend giving it a go – I think you’d really enjoy it!

Sophie 🙂

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hey!

I'm a Student Ambassador for Kingston University and would strongly recommend the role to any incoming students! I've been a Student Ambassador for nearly three years and have gained experience in so many different lines of work (e.g. copywriting, graphic design, events management) - all whilst getting paid a living wage and having a flexible working schedule!

You don't necessarily need any prior experience; the best advice I can give in terms of the application process is to be entirely yourself! If you have any group activities to complete in the interview process, make sure to include all members of the group in your discussion/task to highlight your communication and teamwork skills. 🙂

Hope this helps and best of luck with your application!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hi, I've worked as a Student Ambassador for three years, and I would definitely recommend it! It's a great part-time job since it's well-paid (above the London living wage at SOAS), and provides flexible hours that can work around your studies.

The application process was quite straight-forward and involved an online written form, followed by a shortlisting for a one-to-one interview. In terms of standing out, I'd look into what kind of events you could be working on and then highlight skills that relate to that. For example, the aim of Outreach events are to improve access and participation in higher education, so its good to show an awareness of barriers into higher education and highlight any experience you have working with young people from diverse backgrounds.

I hope this helps and good luck with your application!

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Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hi!

I'm also a student ambassador so I thought I may as well reply to this too.

I would recommend it as a job - it's really flexible and fits around your studies well as they will want you to make sure you are still going to uni and getting all of your work done, so they won't make you work if you have lectures. At Hallam you just pick your shifts as and when and just pick them up when you can work, but this might be different at the university that you are at.

I also like it because you meet a lot of people who are students too which is really nice. You meet a lot of people that you otherwise probably wouldn't have met so I always recommend it as a good job for students.

In terms of applying and standing out, I would just say to be yourself! They want people who are friendly, welcoming and willing to help so if you can demonstrate that this is you then you will be in with a good chance.

The application process was fine too - we had an online application to fill out and then an interview where they asked you a few questions about your experience and times you have demonstrated certain skills such as teamwork. They were really nice and I can imagine it would be similar at your uni too.

I hope some of this helps!

Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂

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by Anonymous

Hi! I was considering maybe applying to be a student ambassador but i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? would you recommend it as a good part time job and how was the application process. What makes you stand out when applying, will my uni be looking for someone with experience prior? I realise maybe it changes with each uni but just a general idea would help me out :smile:

Hey!

This is an excellent question! I've been a student ambassador since my first semester of university and I'm now going into my third year so I'd love to share a bit of insight. 😊

Firstly, I didn't have any prior employment before being an ambassador. I found experience was not a priority. As long as you can evidence your skills in other avenues of life then it's not a concern. 📝

I would definitely recommend it as a part time job! Depending on the university, there can be lots of avenues to gain more experience and skills, for example I'm trained in over 6 different roles within being an ambassador. There may even be opportunities for promotion if your university has senior ambassadors. 📈

I feel my experience being an ambassador has been extremely valuable, but also very rewarding. You can have a huge influence on prospective students, so take pride in your university! 🎓

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Central Lancashire)

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