Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors

 

Program Details

BridgeValley CTC accepts Student Ambassador Applications on a rolling basis until full for each academic year. The Ambassadors are a group of students who serve as official goodwill representatives of the College. BridgeValley encourages anyone to apply who feels they meet the program criteria.  Ambassadors are located on both South Charleston and Montgomery campuses. 

Student Ambassadors are highly motivated students who help in a wide variety of ways both on and off campus. Student Ambassadors serve as encouraging role models and advocates of higher education.

Program Benefits

There are an array of benefits to becoming a Student Ambassador. Studies have shown that students who are involved with extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically. Below are some added benefits that students gain from participation in this program:

  • Leadership experience

  • Enhance your communication, management, and teambuilding skills 

  • Network with your peers as well as staff and faculty 

  • Build your resume 

  • Boost your scholarship applications 

  • Acquire skills you can apply in in all areas of your life 

  • Receive a full or partial tuition waiver, based on hours worked

    • 10 hours/week = partial tuition waiver (roughly 2/3 of tuition)

    • 15 hours/week = full tuition waiver 

Student Ambassadors will work alongside the Office of Student Life and Division of Student Affairs with recruitment, campus activities, and community events.  Each ambassadorial term is for one school year, from time of acceptance through May 31.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis or until all positions are full.    

Job Description

  • Student Ambassadors represent BridgeValley and serve as official goodwill representatives of the College.  Responsibilities of Student Ambassador include but are not limited to: 

  • Work alongside the Division of Student Affairs and Office of Student Life to plan, staff, and set-up for campus events, activities, and programs

  • Assist in staffing information tables at career, college, and community events 

  • Staff the Welcome Desk on respective campuses, providing a friendly and supportive environment for students and members of the public.  This includes directing people to the appropriate offices, assisting with questions, and answering phones and/or emails while providing excellent customer service. 

  • Assist the Division of Student Affairs in conducting group or individualized campus tours both when requested and at Open House and Orientation events

  • Administrative/clerical duties such as filling, preparing correspondence, and calling prospective and continuing students about important College information

  • Collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs to create event flyers, social media posts, bulletin board designs, and similar creative needs

Student Ambassador Requirements

  • Be a full-time student enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours 

  • Be in good standing, free of disciplinary action, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Provide excellent customer service with a positive and optimistic demeanor 

  • Receptive to training and willingness to be a team player 

  • Be of good character, being loyal and dedicated to the College 

  • Be comfortable speaking in front of individuals and large crowds

  • Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours a week but can work up to 15 hours a week

  • Must be flexible and able to work some evening and Friday events (within your availability) 

 

Apply Now

Think you’d be an excellent fit as a BridgeValley Student Ambassador?  Apply now

 

For questions about this program, please contact:

Carla Blankenbuehler
Director of Counseling / Assistant Dean of Students
Room 032C Building 2000
[email protected]
Phone: 304.205.6706