ADMISSION STUDENT
AMBASSADOR APPLICATION
Admission Student Ambassadors are an integral and necessary component in the
overall enrollment strategy of SUNY New Paltz. Each Ambassador serves as the initial contact
with prospective students and their families and is the “student voice" of SUNY New Paltz.
Application Procedure
1. Applications should be completed and typed.
2. Please return the completed application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no
later than Friday, October 16, 2009 or email to wawrznoj@newpaltz.edu
3. Selected Applicants will be called in for an interview. Interviews will take place the
week of November 2nd – November 6th
4. Selected Applicants will be notified by email on November 11th.
Required Qualifications
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On Campus Residence is required
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
Student leader who is actively involved in campus activities
High level of motivation and reliability.
Written and Oral Skills are essential.
A daily schedule that allows you to commit fully to the expectations of the job.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Campus Tours
Open Houses (Fall and Spring)
Select Weekend Days, about twice a month (9:30am-3:00pm)
Must be available at least one day a week Monday – Friday from 11:15-1:30 or Fridays
from 2:15 – 4:15
 Serve as host to walk-in visitors
 General office duties as necessary
 Student Ambassadors are also asked to assist with the training and hiring of CREW
members, and new Student Ambassadors. Assisting with organization and the set – up of
large scale events is also a requirement.
Temp Service: Students Ambassadors are paid for campus tours and Open
Houses in the Fall and Spring. First year Student Ambassadors make
9.00/hr for these activities.
Hours per week: The time commitment will vary depending on what events are in progress.
Approximately 2-6 hours per week .
Spring 2010
Admissions Student Ambassador Application
Name:
Email Address:
Campus Address:
Campus Phone:
Home Address:
Cell Phone:
Please be sure to read the entire application before you begin to answer the questions. Type
answers directly into the application.
Background Information
Year in College in the Fall of 2009:
Major:
Minor:
What style of Residence Hall do you plan to reside in next semester? List the hall specifically if you
know.
List any organizations in which you have been a member (Please indicate if you hold a leadership
position with each organization or club):
What clubs or activities (including jobs) do you plan to continue with next semester?
1. Why did you apply to be a Student Ambassador?
2. In your opinion what are the most important characteristics about SUNY New Paltz that
you would want to share with a prospective student/family?
3. What qualities do you believe a successful Student Ambassador should possess?
4. What made you choose SUNY New Paltz as your college?
Respond to the following questions as if posed to you by a prospective new student or
parent:
5. I understand that SUNY New Paltz doesn't challenge its students as much as SUNY
Binghamton, is that true? How will SUNY New Paltz challenge me?
6. How’s the food?
7. What is your favorite thing about the town of New Paltz?
8. What has been the worst class you have taken and why was it so bad?
9. Do you feel safe on campus? Is safety a big concern for students on campus?
10. Who has been the most inspiring/influential faculty member you have had and why?
Student Admissions Ambassador
Reference Form
This form is being given to you by a student who is applying to be a Student Admissions
Ambassador. The primary responsibilities of the position are:
 Campus Tours
 Open House and Accepted Student Open House.
 Respond to admissions inquiries by phone or mail.
 Serve as hosts to walk- in visitors.
Please complete this form and return it no later than Friday, October 16, 2009 to
Jennifer Wawrzonek
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Hopfer Admission and Alumni Center
Email: wawrzonj@newpaltz.edu
Reference Name:__________________________________Title:________________________
Department:________________________________________________________________
Student Name:______________________________________________________________
In what capacity do you know this student, and how long? ____________________________
Please rate the student in the following areas.
1 = Excellent 2 = Good
3 = Fair
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Motivation
Written Skills
Oral Skills
Contribution to the college
Trustworthiness
Ability to work with others
Work Ethic
Organization
Ability to speak in front of groups
10. Willingness to learn new things
4 = Poor
N/C = No Comment
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Would you recommend this student for a Student Ambassador Position?
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Student Admissions Ambassador
Reference Form
This form is being given to you by a student who is applying to be a Student Admissions
Ambassador. The primary responsibilities of the position are:
 Campus Tours
 Open House and Accepted Student Open House.
 Respond to admissions inquiries by phone or mail.
 Serve as hosts to walk- in visitors.
Please complete this form and return it no later than Friday, October 16, 2009 to
Jennifer Wawrzonek
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Hopfer Admission and Alumni Center
Email: wawrzonj@newpaltz.edu
Reference Name:__________________________________Title:________________________
Department:________________________________________________________________
Student Name:______________________________________________________________
In what capacity do you know this student, and how long? ____________________________
Please rate the student in the following areas.
1 = Excellent 2 = Good
3 = Fair
11. Motivation
12. Written Skills
13. Oral Skills
14. Contribution to the college
15. Trustworthiness
16. Ability to work with others
17. Work Ethic
18. Organization
19. Ability to speak in front of groups
20. Willingness to learn new things
4 = Poor
N/C = No Comment
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Would you recommend this student for a Student Ambassador Position?
Highly Recommend
Recommend
Recommend with Reservation
Do Not Recommend
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