Become a Transfer Ambassador

Job Description

As a Transfer Ambassador you will:

Be a positive representative of Texas Tech University
Help new transfer students transition successfully to life at TTU
Provide support to students by answering questions about the social and academic aspects of TTU
Teach new students TTU history & traditions
Act as a resource to both students and parents
Serve as a peer guide to new students
Develop and implement programming that helps transfer students engage in the TTU community

The ideal Transfer Ambassador possesses:

Pride in and enthusiasm for Texas Tech
Sensitivity to the unique needs of transfer students
Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Positive attitude, energy, and desire to help others
Ability to work as both a motivated self-starter and as a cooperative team player
Sense of humor and an ability to be flexible
Genuine concern for others and desire to help fellow students and team members

Benefits

Develop leadership, interpersonal communication, and social skills
Gain an in-depth knowledge of TTU resources, history, & traditions
Build significant relationships with fellow Transfer Ambassadors, new students, and TTU faculty/staff
Make a difference in lives of your fellow transfer students
Meals during RRO and other Ambassador events
Texas Tech apparel
Paid a stipend

Employment Overview

Spring

Ambassadors complete the 2 hour weekly spring leadership course and attend the Transfer Ambassador Retreat.

Summer

Ambassadors will have the option to work summer I and/or summer II sessions. During both summer sessions, Transfer Ambassadors will work 10-20 hours per week at Red Raider Orientation. Duties will include leading campus tours, calling students who attended orientation, tabling at resource fairs, giving small group presentations, and engaging students at social and academic events.

Fall

Fall duties extend through the first week of September. Ambassadors will work 10-20 total hours during the fall for training and Transfer Welcome Week events.