Engineering Ambassadors

Overview

The Engineering Ambassadors will represent the College of Engineering while developing leadership skills and furthering their personal and professional growth. Engineering Ambassadors are involved with activities related to recruiting, retention, outreach, and student success. The Engineering Ambassadors will promote the goals of the College of Engineering at UC Davis.

• Responsibilities

• • Perform tours of College of Engineering labs and spaces

  • Represent the College of Engineering at outreach/recruitment events such as Decision Day, Picnic Day, information sessions, college fairs, and university visit programs

  • Participate in student panels

  • Represent College of Engineering at industry and alumni functions

• Expectations

• • Student must commit to three quarters of service in Engineering Ambassadors

  • Attend monthly team meetings

  • Serve as role model for other Engineering Ambassadors

• Benefits

• • Personal and professional development

  • Networking with college leadership, faculty, staff, and students

  • Networking with industry and alumni

  • Unique and exclusive College of Engineering swag/clothing

  • Be part of a fun and exciting team!

• Eligibility and Application Requirements

• • Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

  • Must be an engineering major

  • Must have completed at least two quarters in the College of Engineering

  • Must submit an updated Resume; should include leadership, volunteer and work experience

  • Must submit one Letter of Recommendation, with an option to submit two (preference is for letter to be written by a faculty member)

  • Must include a personal Statement of Interest that includes:

       ○ The reason(s) for applying to the ambassador program

        ○ The skills, talents, and/or experiences you bring to the ambassador program

       ○ How the college has helped you achieve your goals

       ○ A high level of personal and professional character; willingness to develop leadership abilities; committed to serving on a team; dedicated to delivering more than what is asked

       ○ Enthusiasm about the impact of engineering, the College of Engineering, and UC Davis

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