Calhoun Honors College Ambassadors
Calhoun Honors College Ambassadors are a group of Honors student volunteers who are passionate
about Honors at Clemson University and the opportunities available to Honors students. Honors
Ambassadors meet with prospective students and their families to provide a student perspective on the
various Honors experiences.
Honors Ambassadors are official ambassadors for the Honors College working in conjunction with the
Calhoun Honors College staff. Honors Ambassadors develop communication, teamwork, and leadership
skills as they interact with prospective students and their families.
Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Honors Ambassadors enhance the recruitment of Honors students by
personally connecting with prospective students and their families through recruiting visits, emails, and
phone conversations. Honors Ambassadors are expected to participate in at least ten recruiting visits
each semester. Ambassadors will receive training by observing other ambassadors during their first two
recruiting visits and through training sessions with Honors staff. Visits with prospective students are
generally scheduled at 8:45, 10:00 am or 2:00 pm on Monday and Fridays. Other visits are scheduled
upon special request at other times and occasionally Tuesday through Thursday.
Honors Ambassadors are also requested to help with other recruiting activities for Honors and Clemson
University including phon-a-thons, receptions and recruiting blitzes.
TIME COMMITMENT: The Honors Ambassador position is for the duration of your tenure in Honors
(during the fall and spring semesters) unless you resign or do not meet the expectations set forth by the
Calhoun Honors College. You will be assigned recruiting visits via email based upon your class schedule.
Honors Ambassadors will be required to attend all recruiting visits requested by the Honors College
office staff unless the Ambassador is excused for a valid reason.
BENEFITS: The opportunity to meet potential Honors Students and co-facilitate visits, which improve
public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills; and the opportunity to work with the Honors College
staff in developing and/or improving public relations skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Students who are in good academic standing in the Honors College can complete an application in order
to be considered for an Honors Ambassador position. Well-qualified applicants will be interviewed by a
committee.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Knowledge of the Honors College requirements and opportunities
Evidence of leadership skills
Experience and comfort in public speaking
Calhoun Honors College Ambassadors Application
Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2014
Applicant Information
Name:
Home Town and State:
Local Address:
Clemson University Email Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Local Phone Number:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Discussion: Answer all questions and confine full application to two pages. Answers do not
necessarily need to be lengthy, but they need to be thoughtful and well written.
1. How has being a member of the Calhoun Honors College enriched your experiences at Clemson
University? Briefly describe your Honors experiences, including memorable moments. As an Honors
Ambassador, what Honors benefits or opportunities would you emphasize to prospective students and
their families?
2. Please describe any skills and/or experiences that would enhance your ability to perform the duties of
an Honors ambassador.
3. In what other organizations do you hold memberships? What are your current curricular and
extracurricular commitments? How might these commitments enhance or impair Honors Ambassador
duties?
Return application by email to Dana Irvin (parma@clemson.edu).