Success at Southern TRIO SSS Ambassador Program Initiative

The Success at Southern TRIO SSS Ambassador Program Initiative encourages the active participation of its students and Alumni in promoting Success at Southern TRIO SSS services through presentations, orientations, and/or events to current and prospective TRIO SSS students.

The TRIO-SSS Ambassador is a Success at Southern TRIO SSS student or a Success at Southern TRIO SSS Alumni who works directly with TRIO SSS Staff to promote services and help engage TRIO SSS current students into the different services provided by Success at Southern TRIO SSS. TRIO SSS Ambassador must have strong communication and organizational skills, and the capability to connect with students, a level of self-awareness and confidence, works well in a team setting, be committed to all required activities and training sessions, and enjoys helping others.

This a voluntary position and only available for active Success at Southern TRIO SSS students at Southern Oregon University. TRIO SSS Ambassadors will be selected by a committee integrated by administrative and faculty staff members. 

PAST TRIO SSS AMBASSADORS:

Minimum requirements and expectations

The TRIO-SSS Ambassador is required and expected to:

• Have actively participated in the TRIO-SSS program at Southern Oregon University for at least one term or have previous experience with TRIO SSS programs
• Be a full-time student and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or be a graduated Success at Southern TRIO SSS student (TRIO-SSS Alumni)
• Be in good academic standing at Southern Oregon University
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and the capability to connect with students
• Be a team player with a good sense of humor and an enthusiastic and professional attitude
• Attend, assist and collaborate with the TRIO-SSS Staff during events (in-person or virtually) such as Preview Days, Raider Registration Events, TRIO-SSS tours, among others
• Collaborate and assist the TRIO-SSS Staff with promotional material, presentations, among others
• Have respect for diversity and willingness to learn about other cultures
• Technically savvy
• Arrive on time to all scheduled meetings/events or notify TRIO-SSS Staff of conflicts in a timely manner
• Commit to the TRIO-SSS Ambassador Program for at least one (1) academic year
• Work as a team with other TRIO-SSS Ambassadors to plan and hold events and activities that promote Success at Southern TRIO SSS services for TRIO-SSS current and prospective students
• Attend all training sessions and regular ambassadors team meetings
• Represent Success at Southern TRIO SSS and Southern Oregon University by conducting yourself in a professional manner with students and staff
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for other TRIO-SSS students
• Fill out TRIO SSS Ambassador application (required)
• TRIO SSS Advisor recommendation letter (highly recommended)

Important benefits:

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and a professional resume
• Personal development and socialization
• Experience in oral communication skills and confidence building
• Professional networking opportunities
• The satisfaction of being involved in a dynamic and supportive team

Do you consider that you meet all the requirements and expectations?

2024-2025 Application is COMING SOON!- TRIO-SSS Ambassador application  

“Admission into the Southern Oregon University TRIO Student Support Services Program is open to everyone, regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), disability, political affiliation, religion, body size, age, marital status, family relationship, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression”