University of Essex Student Recruitment and Outreach Student Ambassadors are current university students at our Colchester and Southend campuses, trained to represent the University of Essex across Recruitment, Outreach and Marketing activities. Student Ambassadors will work in a diverse role on various events including those on campus, in schools and colleges, and on virtual activities to promote the University of Essex and Higher Education (HE) more widely. Being a Student Ambassador provides students with exciting opportunities to develop sought-after professional skills, work with an engaged target audience and make the most of their University experience.
Duties of the role
Student Ambassadors will work in a diverse role on various events including those on campus, in schools and colleges and on virtual activities to promote the University of Essex and Higher Education (HE) more widely. Most events involve working with young people from ages 14-18 to raise awareness and aspirations regarding university, whilst encouraging students to consider applying to study at University of Essex.
In addition, Student Ambassadors have the opportunity to work with our Marketing Team and on Unibuddy, our virtual platform allowing visitors to ask questions to Student Ambassadors regarding all aspects of university life. Student Ambassadors may also participate in events specific to their subject areas, such as Insight Days, alongside opportunities to connect with prospective students from their own home-countries. Student Ambassadors also provide administrative assistance when required for the Recruitment, Outreach and Marketing teams.
Student Ambassadors will have an enthusiasm for HE, an interest in interacting with a wide range of people and possess the ability to work effectively as part of the team to deliver high quality support on events and activities, providing visitors with information about studying at the university. Our Student Ambassadors are positive role models for HE, their course and the University of Essex, and provide positive student perspectives to potential students and their guests.
Our Student Ambassadors are typically confident communicators, passionate about university and Essex and are reliable. Working as a Student Ambassador can be very rewarding. The role can help you develop many skills including: communication, teamwork, and presentation skills, as well as providing the experience of working with young people. The work undertaken as a Student Ambassador can be accredited through University’s Chart My Path Award.
Informal queries about the role can be directed to: k However, all applications must be made through the