Do you have what it takes to be an IA Ambassador?

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Conduct information sessions for prospective students and families
• Serve as a liaison for guest speakers and workshop leaders
• Develop, coordinate, and execute all aspects of IA visitation days
• Complete special projects related to the Innovation Academy
• Serve on at least one IA committee: Recruitment, Social, etc.
• Build relationships with students in the IA Program
• Possess a desire to learn, grow, benefit from, and teach others about the Innovation Academy
• Maintain professionalism, including responsibility, dependability and punctuality

Benefits:

• Enhance leadership abilities, teamwork, and communication skills
• Work with UF staff, current Innovation Academy students, and prospective students & families
• Broaden IA contacts among UF faculty, staff, students, and administration
• Opportunities to network with professionals and potential employers

Qualifications:

• Maintain full time student status (minimum of 12 credits in the Spring and Summer semesters)
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 UF GPA
• Provide at least a one year (2 enrolled semesters) commitment to the IA Ambassador Program
• Be in good academic and student conduct standing with the University of Florida
• Must be enrolled in coursework leading to the successful completion of the Innovation Minor
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and pride for the Innovation Academy

Ambassador Applications

Applicants must be available for an in-person interview on April 7^th, 2018, to be conducted between 12pm and 4pm and are expected to attend Staff Training on May.

Interested students must to show a high level of involvement and familiarity with UF and campus resources, pride in the Innovation Academy and aspire to serve as professional role models for the IA program and its members. Ambassadors will receive training and resources to fulfill their role representing this UF signature program.

Application Timeline