Student Ambassadors are leaders who serve as positive role models to Madison College communities.

The role of a Student Ambassador helps new and prospective students feel welcomed to the college. They build awareness of college services and programs and connect with greater communities to help support student growth.

Membership Benefits

The Student Ambassador is an on-campus part-time job that teaches professional growth, teamwork, and leadership skills that are flexible with a student's class schedule. In addition to these benefits, Student Ambassadors also receive hourly pay for hours worked.

Ambassador Responsibilities 

  • Provide college tours to prospective Madison College students and community members.  
  • Attend ongoing training, retreats, and orientations for the Student Ambassador program.  
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth and new students.  
  • Serve as a peer advisor and resource person for fellow students by supporting with matters related to registration, myMadisonCollege account creation, navigating the Student Center, online resources, schedule planning, and general college resources.  
  • Student Ambassadors also help with certain college-wide events, such as back-to-school events. Student Ambassadors work events as assigned and indicate their availability on the sign-up sheets provided; for a comprehensive list of these events, please view the Events section below. 

How to Join

Student Ambassadors must have, maintain, and display the following to be a Student Ambassador:  

  • Attend Student Ambassador meetings (one hour bi-weekly).  
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average.  
  • Be enrolled in at least six credits each semester.  
  • Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as leadership qualities.  
  • Be reliable, flexible, and punctual. Available to work on occasional evenings and weekends. 
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.  
  • Can work independently as well as a member of a team.  
  • Facilitate group discussions and present to groups of people within a diverse population. 
  • Enjoy assisting others and contributing to their success as well as the success of Madison College.  
  • Be available to attend required training sessions. 

Events 

WolfPack Welcome Orientation: These events take place from mid-July to late August for fall and early January for spring.  

Welcome Back Event: First two days of fall and spring semester.  

Advising & Registration Events: From April-August and November-December.  

Madison College Graduation Ceremony: December and May.  

Events as requested by the Madison College President and Board.   

Contact

If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, please reach out to Doug Kirchberg at dkirchberg@madisoncollege.edu.