Student Ambassador Program
Welcome to the 2008-2009 Student Ambassador's Web site. Here you can find information on who we are and what we do. Do you like working with young people? Do you know a lot about MiraCosta? You should be a Student Ambassador! We are located in the Student Center in the Student Activities and School Relations/Diversity Outreach Office on the Oceanside campus.
Student Ambassadors visit local schools, meet with interested students, and provide information. We get students excited about coming to MiraCosta and can give them first-hand information since we are students too. We help students apply to the college and enroll into classes. We are also all about diversity since we are all different ages and ethnicities. We help promote diversity at MiraCosta.
Find out more by reading the job description and qualifications. Or call us at (760) 757-2121, ext. 6894.
Student Ambassador Job Description
Under the direction of the Coordinator of School Relations and Diversity Outreach or assigned supervisor, participate in the following student services areas:
- Assist in the delivery of outreach programs and services targeting underrepresented populations and promote college enrollment throughout the local schools and community.
- Provide peer-advising services for high school students.
- Develop workshops and presentations for high school, junior high, and elementary school students.
- Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings.
- Represent MiraCosta College during college nights, career fairs, school visits, and other informational programs.
- Lead campus tours.
- Assist as needed in the planning and/or implementation of special activities such as scholarship fundraising, Cinco de Mayo, African-American History Month, or Transfer Day.
- Staff the campus phone bank and/or campus information booths during registration periods and semester startups.
- Within provided guidelines, assist staff during arena registration and orientation/advisement sessions.
- Ensure the proper distribution of MCC informational brochures and class schedules to area schools.
- Participate in leadership workshops and in-service training as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Student Ambassador Qualifications
All Student Ambassadors must be available to attend program training sessions and retreat in August before classes start.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled student at MiraCosta College or a first-time student who intends to enroll in classes during the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters.
- Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in a minimum of six units per semester.
- Must be available to work between 5 and 15 hours per week including occasional evening and weekend commitments (hours will vary depending on the time of year i.e. registration periods, college fairs, orientations). Consideration will be given to student class schedules.
- Must be willing to provide assistance and be able to effectively relate with people of diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Intent to enroll at MiraCosta College for at least two semesters after initial employment.
- Valid California driver's license.
- Fluency in a language other than English.
**All Student Ambassadors must be available to attend program training sessions and the teambuilding retreat. The training sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to noon August 10 through August 14. The teambuilding retreat will be held from 1:00 p.m. August 17 through 1 p.m. on Wednesday August 19.
***Applications must be submitted to the School Relations/Student Activities Office in the Oceanside Campus Student Center or at the San Elijo Campus Student Activities no later than Thursday, July 16, 2009. You may also mail your application to:
MiraCosta College
School Relations/Diversity Outreach
One Barnard Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
Student Ambassador Application
Applications must be submitted to the School Relations / Student Activities Office in the Oceanside Campus Student Center or at the San Elijo Campus Student Activities Office.
Student Ambassador Application (PDF)
You may also mail your application to:
MiraCosta College
Office of School Relations/Diversity Outreach
One Barnard Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
Current Ambassadors
2008-2009 Student Ambassadors are great! They went through a week of intense on-campus training with several college staff members, followed by a team-building retreat in Idyllwild. Each Ambassador has been assigned to one of our district high schools, and is enjoying getting to know prospective MiraCosta students and high school personnel.
-Jan Moberly (Advisor)
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