UCD Student Ambassador Programme 2019/2020

• Provide campus tours of the Belfield campus to prospective students from around the world, visiting academic staff, UCD alumni and other visitors to the university.
• Assist with Student Recruitment led events on the Belfield campus such as the UCD Open Day, UCD Summer School, UCD Graduate Open Day and other information evenings and events.
• Represent UCD at large external events such as Higher Options, the National Ploughing Championships, Regional Careers Fairs and more.
• Provide support to university led events and campaigns while working with units from across UCD.
• Act as a point of contact for prospective students looking for information about studying in UCD.
• Provide content for the MyUCD Student Blog and Student Recruitment Social Media Accounts.

• It is a casual part-time paid position in the university.
• Students who complete the programme receive a certificate of participation and letter of reference.
• Students who meet all the requirements of the programme at the end of the year can have their involvement recorded on their diploma supplement.
• Student Ambassadors can attend a number of skills workshops through the academic year.
• You gain valuable experience which will look great on your CV such a teamwork, event management and public speaking skills.
• You can meet new people from across the university .
• Enhanced the UCD student experience and have a positive impact on prospective students’ experiences of UCD.

If you are a current UCD student in stage 2 or above in September 2019 you can apply to become a UCD Student Ambassador. If you are a UCD postgraduate student starting in September 2019 we ask that you have some experience in a similar role from your previous college or university.

If you would like more information about becoming a UCD Student Ambassador you can contact our Student Ambassador Manager David Corscadden at:

david.corscadden@ucd.ie

We are currently recruiting for new UCD Student Ambassadors to work with us for the 2019/2020 academic year.

To apply please complete our short application form here.

Please Note: Only students who can commit to the interviews and training schedule outlined below will be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Applications Opened: 25th March 2019

Applications Close: 22nd April 2019 at 5pm

Shortlisting: 23rd & 24th April 2019

Group Interviews: Week of 29th April 2019*

Induction & Training: Week of 3rd September 2019*

*Exact dates will be circulates to relevant students closer to the time