School of Graduate Studies - Western Illinois University

Graduate School Student Ambassador Program

Application form - (PDF) (Word)

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the implementation of a Graduate School Student Ambassador Program. Our goal is to select at least one student ambassador representing each of the four colleges. We believe this will be a great way for our exemplary graduate students to interact with prospective and new graduate students.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The School of Graduate Studies is seeking qualified currently enrolled graduate students to serve as student ambassadors. Student ambassadors will serve as representatives of the Graduate School informing prospective and new students about life as a graduate student at WIU. Information will be shared via a variety of activities including but not limited to campus tours, new graduate student orientation, and recruiting activities. Ambassadors will train with the School of Graduate Studies staff to become familiar with Graduate School related information.

Tours - Student ambassadors giving tours will be required to spend approximately one hour per each tour at the rate of $25 per tour.
New Student Orientation - Student ambassadors participating in new student orientation will be awarded a stipend of $25 per hour or fraction thereof.
Recruiting Activities - Student ambassadors attending recruiting activities with the Assistant Director will have event registration, transportation, and meals provided where applicable as well as a stipend of $75 per event* attended.
*(Provided events are scheduled on separate days.)

All stipends will be paid through the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be currently enrolled, be in good academic standing, and have completed at least one semester as a graduate student at WIU prior to serving as a student ambassador. Ambassadors beginning their term of service in the fall semester will continue through summer term and those beginning their term of service in the spring semester will continue through the next fall semester. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate the characteristics of the School of Graduate Studies and describe their experience as a WIU graduate student in an objective and professional manner.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please submit application form, essay questions response, and two letters of reference to Evelyn Hoing, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies, One University Circle, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455. Email: EA-Hoing@wiu.edu. Fax: (309) 298-2345.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Semester -- April 1
Spring Semester – November 1

Selected candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. If you have further questions, please contact Evelyn Hoing.