The Graduate Student Ambassadors are a group of outstanding graduate students who represent the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies at Appalachian State University. They are selected to assist with graduate school activities, to represent App State's graduate student body at special events and to tell, from their unique perspectives, the story of the transformative graduate student experience at App State.
The Ambassadors support the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies by assisting with Graduate School events such as awards receptions, commencement ceremonies, and professional development and social events, making presentations at recruitment events, and participating in open house events.
Graduate Student Ambassadors are selected annually. Graduate Student Ambassadors can be nominated by their department chairpersons and graduate program directors to apply, or they can apply directly, and are selected by the Graduate School through a competitive interview process each year.
Service Responsibilities
Ambassador Activities
- Participate in strategic planning and development for the Graduate Student Ambassadors program
- Participate actively in the Graduate School's social media presence
Graduate School Events
- Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
- Spring Graduate Faculty and Student Awards Reception
- Fall and Spring Graduate School Commencement Ceremony and Receptions
- Additional Graduate Student Life professional development and social events
Graduate Admissions and Recruiting
- Fall and Spring Open Houses
- Graduate Admissions Information Sessions and Tabling Events
The Graduate Ambassador position is a paid position working hours on an as needed basis within schedules. An Ambassador can work no more than 60 hours within this role over the course of the academic year. This position can be held in conjunction with another graduate assistantship.
The current job posting and application information can be found here.