Department of Biology student ambassadors will share their experiences as a student at Iowa to prospective students and guests while enhancing their communication and leadership skills.

This position is a great networking and resume-building opportunity! Compensation provided for student ambassadors who give five or more department tours in a semester.

Ambassador responsibilities

In this role, students will assist with undergraduate recruitment activities. Some of the responsibilities and activities include: 

• Give tours of the Department of Biology
• Meet with prospective students and their guests
• Participate in student panels
• Represent the Department of Biology at Hawkeye Visit Day “Exploring Majors and Information Fairs”
• Meet with new transfer students during orientation
• Send follow-up postcards and/or emails
• Attend student ambassador meetings

Participation qualifications

While the ambassador program is a volunteer opportunity, there are guidelines for participation. A successful candidate must:

• Be a declared major in biology, biomedical sciences, or neuroscience
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills and interact professionally with prospective students and their guests
• Be comfortable speaking in front of large groups (50-75) of prospective students and their families for student panels
• Share experiences in a positive, yet realistic view with prospective students and guests
• Enthusiastic about your major and experiences at the University of Iowa
• Complete mandatory university ambassador training through the Admissions Office (a one-time training session for about an hour)
• Provide at least a semester-long commitment to be an ambassador
• Be in good conduct standing with the university 
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 while holding the position
• Research experience in the Department of Biology (preferred)

Apply to be an ambassador

Once the application is submitted, you will be contacted for an interview. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.