The College of Social Work Ambassadors organization is a student team of volunteers focused on public relations efforts to support the College of Social Work (CSW). Their main purpose in the College is to assist in recruiting students through conducting building tours, attending college, career, and graduate fairs, and communicating with prospective and incoming students. They work to stimulate community interest in social work-related activities through participation in activities such as Welcome Events, CSW Conference, as well as hosting CSW information tables at various campus events.
Please submit it and all attachments to Caitlin Moore, located in 412 Henson Hall or [email protected]. References may be provided after the screening and interview process. Should you have questions please contact 865-974-3996. The application deadline is 4:00 PM EST, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. All materials must be turned in by that time. Nothing will be accepted afterward.
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Eligibility:
Candidates for CSW Ambassador must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the College of Social Work. At the time of appointment, candidates must have completed at least one semester at UT, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
Selection and Service:
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership skills; solid personal, social, public speaking and writing skills; and who will accurately and responsibly represent our college. Enthusiasm and pride in the college is also important, as is a desire to give back to the college and community. Typical CSW Ambassador activities are related to recruiting, public relations, and academic programs. This includes outreach activities, university-sponsored events, and recruiting events, potentially on and off campus, and some virtual.
Responsibilities:
Student Ambassadors serve for one year, Fall through Spring semester (Summer work offered on an as-needed basis). Students must also attend the Ambassador Retreat/Training to be scheduled in August. Continuation for a second year is dependent upon meeting established standards of performance and needs of the program. They are expected to wear their ambassador uniforms, which are purchased by the CSW, when functioning as an ambassador. A student ambassador appointment may be terminated at any time at the request of the ambassador. The college may also terminate appointments for students who do not fulfill their roles or uphold the standards set for student ambassadors.
Benefits and Incentives:
Students selected as ambassadors will have excellent opportunities to further develop personal, social, communication and leadership skills. Such development will have positive effects upon achieving intended professional career goals. Student ambassadors are paid $15/hour. Each ambassador will receive CSW ambassador gear, a feature on the College of Social Work website, and promotional materials. The college will also receive a significant public relations benefit from this program. The student ambassadors will help prospective students and others understand the value of social work programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. They also have the potential of promoting pride in, and understanding of, the profession of social work.
Application deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM EST
Knoxville Interviews: March 1-4, 2022.
Nashville/Online Interviews: March 8-10, 2022
