Student Ambassadors

YOUR PEER MENTORS

Student Ambassadors promote the RMCAD mission through ongoing, positive leadership, civic awareness, and engagement.

Student Ambassadors are current, undergraduate, full-time students hired to serve as peer mentors to the student body starting with new-student orientation. Ambassadors work to create community amongst the diverse group of artists, designers, and musicians at RMCAD by planning events and civic engagement projects throughout the school year.

Applications open for 2025-2026 student ambassador program! If you have questions, contact Mel Kern, Director of Student Life, at mkern@rmcad.edu

LEARN MORE AT INFO SESSIONS

TUESDAY, MAY 21 | 2-2:30 PM MST

wednesday, MAY 22 | 12-12:30 PM MST

apply to be a 2025-2026 Student Ambassador

applications open on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Submissions are due by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

NOTE: An application is NOT considered complete until your application AND references have been submitted.

campus ambassador application

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

3.0 cumulative GPA (which must be maintained throughout the term served as a Student Ambassador)
Full-time student (12 credit hours or more)
Minimum of Sophomore standing at start of employment
Ability to relate well to students, faculty, administration, students and their families where appropriate and possible
Strong communication skills, academic excellence in writing, reading comprehension, and academic major

Roles + Responsibilities

Participate in six (6) on-ground orientations per calendar year
Assist in the organization and preparation of the New Student Orientation Program
Lead an orientation group comprised of new RMCAD students through orientation events and programs
Act as a resource for new RMCAD students throughout their first year at the College through regular communication and outreach
Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, and resources
Work closely with departmental faculty and Chairs to connect all students with their respective academic department
Lead campus tours and participate in Q&A sessions with prospective students
Plan, organize, and implement events for the students that are social, departmental, cultural/educational, and service-related:
- Events will be planned and organized in working groups
- A minimum of 10 events will occur throughout the 16-week semester
Serve as a positive representative of RMCAD and role model for other students at all times
Seek involvement in Civic Engagement opportunities and garner interest from students
Assist RMCAD administrative staff with campus-wide events and opportunities (i.e. Gallery openings, Open Studios, VASD Lectures, etc.) as requested by the Director of Student Life
Adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and all other policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook
Expected to communicate with the Director of Student Life about concerns or issues that pertain to their role as a Student Ambassador
Participate in a performance evaluation process at least once per semester

Time Commitment

Student Ambassadors are required to attend all training and preparation sessions, which will include evening or overnight sessions, in addition to day-long sessions at the end of August
Student Ambassadors are required to attend all components of both fall/spring orientation sessions
Student Ambassadors are required to commit up to 10 hours per week, which include and are not limited to the following set times:
- 1 hour/week to meet as a group with the Director of Student Life
- 30 minutes/week to meet with your assigned working group
- 1 hours/week to be present in the Student Ambassador Office/Online for Office Hours
- 3 hours/week to lead campus tours
- 3 hours/week for event preparation and planning
- 1.5 hours/week for outreach and peer engagement both on ground and online
Events that are planned through the Ambassador program will require attendance from all available Ambassadors during the actual event
Special events, such as Halloween Week, Thanksgiving Dinner, Spivak Shows, and Spring Formals will require entire team involvement

Benefits

Professional development and leadership experience benefitting resume and curriculum vitae
Extensive training and development in the areas of peer development, mentoring, communication, and program/event planning
Opportunity to work closely and collaborate with RMCAD faculty and administration
Access to the Student Ambassador Office (TX 216)
Networking opportunities in the community
Each Campus Student Ambassador will be compensated $1,800.00 for each semester of work completed
These payments may be applied to your account in $900 installments

Please note A/B cohort might affect payment schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS

Information Sessions

To learn more about the program and speak to the Ambassadors in person attend one of the following info sessions:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT

Round 1: Group Interview

If you have been selected for Round 1, you must attend a one-and-a-half-hour group interview.
The Group Interview will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 4:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. MT.

Applicants will be notified by email whether or not they have been selected to participate in Round 2 the week of March 24, 2025.

Round 2: Individual Interviews

Applicants must list their availability for a half hour individual interview on their application form. The Director of Student Life will reply to you via email with your interview time.
Individual interviews will take place between Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 11, 2025.

Applicants will be notified whether or not they’ve been selected to become a 2025-2026 Student Ambassador by Friday, April 18, 2025.

Required Training Upon Selection

Those selected to be Student Ambassadors will be required to attend a brief meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT
Those selected to be Student Ambassadors will be required to attend ALL training sessions scheduled during the summer and prior to the start of the Fall semester.
All Student Ambassadors are required to participate in the 2025 New Student Orientation on Friday, August 29, 2025.

See Student Ambassador job description for further information regarding time commitments beginning in August 2025.

online ambassador application