Purpose of Program:
At Mason we strive to rise above student expectations, but we cannot do it without engaging you, the student. The role of Mason Square Student Ambassadors is to be the student voice at Mason Square. This program will enhance students’ overall experience by creating impactful programming that creates a more engaged, active, and connected student community at Mason Square. Ambassadors will work together as a unit and individually to create events/programs that allow the campus community to come together in various ways. Student Ambassadors will also act as a student resource to help connect their fellow peers to student services and resources. In addition, Student Ambassadors act as a liaison between their peers in their programs and the University Life staff, offering the student viewpoint on new initiatives and providing suggestions that might improve the student experience at their campus. By working together and with the entire University Life Mason Square team, Student Ambassadors will help build and strengthen the campus community at Mason Square.
This is a volunteer position. In this role you will be provided with the opportunity to engage with students, faculty, staff, and members of the Arlington community and advocate for student needs at Mason Square.
Ambassadors will engage in activities that:
- Communicate the mission and culture of George Mason University and University Life
- Promote Mason pride
- Encourage lifelong involvement and engagement with Mason
- Act as an informational resource for student services
- Work with student organizations to encourage involvement with University Life
- Act as a link and/or liaison between different academic programs/departments and University Life
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the university at both virtual and in-person events at Mason Square
- Assist with information tabling events
- Involvement with student presentations and panels
- Attend regularly scheduled student ambassador meetings and retreats
- Help advocate and connect current students to all student services
- Work with fellow student ambassadors to create programming and events at Mason Square
- Advocate for student needs
Eligibility and Criteria:
- Must be a current Mason Square (formerly Arlington Campus) student
- Enthusiasm to positively represent George Mason University and respective campus
- Must be a student in good standing and not on Academic Warning, Probation, or Disciplinary Probation
- Must commit to working a full academic year
- Dependable, outgoing, and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication skills in one-on-one and group setting
- Experience with student organizations or leadership positions
Time Commitment:
- Attend monthly meetings with the Mason Square team.
- Attend at least one Mason Square event each month or as appropriate.
- Promote Mason Square on social media platforms.
As a Mason Square Student Ambassador you will:
- Develop leadership skills and build your resume.
- Engage with other student leaders as well as faculty and staff.
- Serve the Mason Square (formerly Arlington Campus) community
Click here to apply today! If you have any questions please contact the University Life Arlington office at 703-993-8984 or ularl@gmu.edu.