2016 University of Houston
Ambassador Spring Application
Job Description
JOB FUNCTION
University of Houston Ambassadors are premier student leaders that work within the Office of Admissions. Ambassadors
are responsible for welcoming prospective students and guests to the University of Houston, as well as providing quality
customer service to current students seeking assistance in the Welcome Center. The Ambassador program is a unique
opportunity for student leaders to engage in on-campus employment while gaining transferable skills which enhance
individual personal and professional goals. Ambassadors promote school spirit and a positive image of UH through
campus tours, recruitment events, and through communication with prospective students by phone, by e-mail, and inperson.
JOB DUTIES
 Provide leadership to the University of Houston community through service as a positive role model of a true
Houston Cougar to potential students.
 Work as a student leader in promoting the University of Houston and providing accurate information to potential
new students and family members.
 Work productively and cooperatively with all members of the University community to effectively implement the
tours, recruitment programs, and admissions requirements.
 Serve as a positive role-model and ambassador on behalf of the University of Houston.
 Schedule and provide group and individual campus and housing tours to university guests
 Assist with the UH Admissions and enrollment services counters and provide accurate information in regards to
UH Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Financial Services, and Registration and Academic Records.
 Communicate with prospective students via phone and email in reply to questions and requests to the admissions
email and campus visits email accounts.
 Responsible for maintaining knowledge of admissions deadlines and requirements.
 Actively participate in all assigned training sessions, tours, and recruitment programs.
 Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Prospective and New Student Programs staff.
DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
 sense of responsibility
 positive attitude
 commitment to excellent customer service
 ability to work as an effective and productive team member
 leadership ability
 flexibility
 commitment to a high standard of personal values and a code of ethics
 initiative
 strong work ethic
 punctuality
 tolerance
 self-confidence
 ability to be tactful and diplomatic in all situations
 willingness to serve as a positive role model
 pride in the University of Houston
 willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be a current University of Houston full-time undergraduate student and have and maintain a cumulative
GPA of at least 2.5 to apply and remain part of this organization. Also, you must have yearlong availability (Spring 2016Spring 2017).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary for UH Ambassadors is $8.00 an hour for 20 hours a week. Benefits include the ambassador polo and other
uniform necessities and priority registration for enrollment.
REQUIRED DATES AND EVENTS
Ambassadors are required to work a total of 20 hours a week within the Prospective and New Student Programs
office. Ambassadors are also responsible for providing Saturday tours from 11am-1pm. (Ambassadors do not work
every Saturday; there is a rotation of Saturday tour staff.) Ambassadors are also required to work all special
events.
MEETING/RECRUITMENT PROGRAM DATES
 Summer Conference Dates-A schedule of summer conference dates will be provided to you during your interview
time*
*Not everyone is required to attend/work.
TRAINING
Ambassadors are required to attend bi-weekly trainings (2 a month) in order to uphold the standard and
procedures of the UH Ambassador Program.
APPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST: All materials must be submitted at the same time.
1. Completed Application _____
2. 1 Letter of Recommendation from a faculty or staff member. Form must be received in a sealed envelope with
contacts initials on the seal of the envelope. ____
3. Print out of your Unofficial Transcript ____
4. Print out of your Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 Schedule. _____
5. Provide a video of you performing a tour of the campus for a maximum of 3 minutes. The tour may include
your favorite area of campus, a building you have classes in, etc. The maximum time allotted for the video
is 3 minutes and does not to be professional recorded (using a device such as a smart phone is acceptable).
Email the video or send the link to the video to uofhambassadors@gmail.com. _____
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY: It is the policy of the University of Houston that all applicants shall receive equal
opportunity for employment and that during employment shall be treated equally in all respects regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or veteran status.
Keep this portion of the form with you.
Office of Admissions – Ambassador Application
Please drop off your entire completed application at the Welcome Center Front Desk. We will notify you of your
interview selection on April 25th. Interviews will be available April 27th- 28th. If you have any questions regarding the
application process or the UH Ambassadors, please e-mail uofhambassadors@gmail.com for further details. Application
must be turned in by 5:00pm on April 22nd, 2016 at the Welcome Center Front Desk.
Name: __________________________________________
Student ID #: _________________
Birth date: ________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________ City: ___________ State: ____ Zip Code: __________
E-mail: ___________________________________________
Main Phone: ____________________________
Classification (Fall 2015): ________________________ UH Cum GPA: _________ Polo Shirt Size: _________
Major: _______________________________
Minor: ____________________________________
Expected Graduation Month/Year: _______/_______
Student Type (circle one):
Commuter/Resident
Did you apply to the University of Houston as a freshman or transfer student (circle one): Freshman/ Transfer
List all languages you speak fluently: ___________________________________________________________________
Are you available to work 20 hours/week both Spring and Fall 2016?
Honors/Awards and Campus involvement:
Honor/Award/Involvement
Position/Description
Yes / No
Please list any work experience (volunteer experience does qualify):
Position
Employer
Timeframe
Timeframe
Are you in good standing with UH and free of any disciplinary warnings, probation, or suspension?
(Circle one) YES/NO
If no, please attach an explanation in writing.
Link to tour video:_____________________________________________________________
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read the UH Ambassador description, you agree to abide by all terms if accepted,
attest that the information on this application is correct, and permit the UHA Advisor to access your academic and judicial records
with the University of Houston.
Signature of Agreement: ________________________________ Date: ___________________
APPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST: All materials must be submitted at the same time.
1.
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4.
5.
Completed Application _____
1 Letter of Recommendation ______
Unofficial Transcript _____
Print out of your Spring and Fall Schedule. _____
Tour Video _____
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