February 12, 2024

ECU Honors College Ambassador Program

The ECU Honors College Ambassadors will serve as ambassadors and leaders in the Honors College by supporting and participating in recruitment initiatives led by the Director of Recruitment and Admissions. This includes recruitment events targeted at prospective students and families, as well as representing the Honors College both across campus and to external constituents in the community and beyond. Ambassadors also serve as mentors to current honors students by offering advice and encouragement to fellow students and attending Honors College events throughout the year.

The responsibilities of this position are defined below:

Recruitment Events

  • Represent the Honors College at large scale recruitment events on and off campus and virtually to the following: ECU Fall Open House, Honors College Academic Days, Spring Admitted Student Events, and Summer Orientation
  • Meet with visiting prospective students and families
  • Host prospective students in classes
  • Serve as a liaison for campus community groups and constituent groups
  • Speak on panels at Honors College recruitment events and assist in finding other appropriate students for panels or for hosting students and families
  • Attend Honors College Student Council events and encourage participation from other Honors College students
  • Act as a mentor for current honors students during registration, orientation and move-in events

Qualifications to Apply:

  • Be in good academic standing in the Honors College (minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA)
  • Be a full-time undergraduate student for a minimum of two semesters or a graduate student
  • Exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent leadership skills, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Be comfortable with public speaking
  • Be able to attend mandatory training and at least 4 large scale recruitment events during the academic year
  • Attend all scheduled meetings

Benefits of Being an Ambassador:

  • Honors College seminar priority registration
  • Leadership Development
  • Development of communication and public speaking skills
  • Opportunities to meet and network with Honors College and ECU constituents, faculty, administrators, alumni and community members
  • Professional head shot photo
  • Honors College polo
  • Honors College name tag