Student Ambassador Application

Please complete the application below. At the end of the application, you may be invited to interview with the Student Ambassador Supervisor.

If you have questions, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@sunypoly.edu or (315) 792-7208.

Position Description

Student Ambassadors are current students who answer questions from prospective students, parents and guidance counselors about campus life, academics, the Utica area and the overall SUNY Poly experience.

Ambassadors represent SUNY Poly and are often the first people campus visitors meet. They are expected to maintain a standard of personal conduct consistent with SUNY Poly’s values and expectations.

Ambassadors work approximately eight hours per week in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and participate in required events, including:

Open Houses
Accepted Student Days
Information Sessions
Shadow Days

Eligibility and Compensation

To be eligible, students must:

Have completed at least one semester of coursework at SUNY Poly.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Maintain good academic standing throughout their employment.
Be available to work approximately eight hours per week.
Participate in required admissions events throughout the year.

Academic standing will be reviewed each semester.

Compensation: Student Ambassadors receive the Weekly 14 Meal Plan. Meal plan options cannot be changed because they are established through the Aramark contract.

Interview Process

Complete the Student Ambassador application.
Interview with the Student Ambassador Supervisor and a member of the Undergraduate Admissions staff. Interviews may be held virtually or in person.
Shadow a current Student Ambassador Captain, if applicable.

Personal Information

Name (First and Last)

Preferred First Name

Pronouns

SUNY Poly Email Address

Birthdate

Hometown

Cell Phone Number

Academic Information

SUNY Poly U#

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Residential Status

Residential

Commuter

Academic Standing

First-Year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Anticipated Graduation Year

Do you receive Work-Study as part of your financial aid package?

Not sure? Follow the steps below to see whether you were awarded Work-Study.

How to Check Your Work-Study Award

Go to banner.sunypoly.edu .
Enter the Student Secure Area.
Scroll down and select Financial Aid.
Select the Offer tab, or select O on a mobile device.
Select View Your NYS Award Information Sheet.
Find Work Options in the bottom-right corner. If the amount shown is greater than $0, you have Work-Study available to accept.

Yes

No

Application Information

Please complete the following questions in short answer responses.

Please describe why you are applying for the student ambassador position? What do you feel are some of the strengths you bring to the student ambassador team?

Please indicate any other activities both on and off campus that you are involved in that would be in addition to this position, such as employment, clubs, volunteer work, athletics, etc.

Please describe any experience that you may have in a customer service setting.

Please describe any conflicts that would affect your availability for office work. Our office is open for student workers from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Schedule an Interview

Please select a date/time that works best for you for an in-person interview with the Student Ambassador Supervisor (Natallia Dzeravenets - Admissions CRM Manager) and another professional staff member. If you do not see a date/time that works well, please use the following form to let me know what works best for you! Choose Another Date

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