Student Ambassadors: Who They Are and How to Become One

UON Student Ambassadors

Who are Student Ambassadors?

Student Ambassadors represent the University of Northampton and support activities related to student recruitment and University promotion. They provide information to potential students on student life and the benefits of studying at the university.

The Student Ambassador’s role is to engage with University visitors, answer questions, and point them in the right direction. They also show relevant departments and services available around the campus.

Student Ambassador’s responsibilities can include:

• Supporting during Open Days, Discovery Days and other events on or off the campus
• Greeting university visitors
• Giving campus tours
• Showing accommodation
• Delivering presentations
• Working with local schools and colleges
• Attending UCAS events or exhibitions
• Administrative tasks
• Answering questions for applicants about University life, their course, and beyond!

Why become a Student Ambassador?

Being a Student Ambassador is a great opportunity to get into employment and develop many skills while earning money.

Teamwork, communication, leadership and presentation skills are just some of the things I’ve picked up along the way, and will help me in any future career path I choose. Here’s some of the other reasons why I think being a Student Ambassador is a great opportunity:

• It’s a very rewarding and flexible job which can fit in and around your studies.
• Whether you already have a part-time job, or if it’s your first one, you can easily obtain valuable work experience, which you can put on your CV.
• While being a Student Ambassador you can take advantage of the ‘Student Ambassador Development Programme’ which gives you further training and access to more varied job roles.

How to become a Student Ambassador?

Recruiting for Student Ambassadors starts every year, at the end of September.

This is when the job advert is on Unitemps (recruitment agency) website. You can apply by filling out a short form and there’s no CV required! Isn’t that fantastic?

After applying, you’ll be sent an email about further steps, and whether you will be chosen to attend the interview session.

When successful, you will complete essential face-to-face and online training where you also can find out more information about the role, and what you’ll be expected to do.

If you are interested, look out for the adverts and apply.

Good luck!

Find out more information about how to become a student ambassador

Become a Student Ambassador

Emilia Sarniak

Emilia studies Business Management, and is a Course Representative. In her free time she likes to travel, and take photos for social media. She's also a huge coffee lover.