School of Social & Political Sciences Student Ambassadors

Are you looking to enhance your CV and gain paid work experience alongside your studies? Join our SPS community of student ambassadors.

The School of Social & Political Sciences is on the lookout for proactive and enthusiastic students to join our team of Student Ambassadors. These exciting roles offer current students the opportunity to gain flexible paid work experience within the university that fits alongside your studies, while supporting prospective new students on their application journey to the University of Glasgow.

Who are our Student Ambassadors?

Our Student Ambassador team consists of students from across the School of Social & Political Sciences currently studying on one of our programmes.

As a Student Ambassador, you will be tasked with representing the University of Glasgow, through answering any questions on student life, alleviating any worries about starting university or studying abroad, and inspiring the next generation of prospective students to join us at the School of Social & Political Sciences.

Applications for this role are now closed.

Key Information

What does the role of Student Ambassador involve?

We are looking for current students who are willing to engage with prospective students, answer questions they may have around joining the School of Social & Political Sciences, create content to help inform and inspire, and reassure and guide them on their journey.

This includes:

  • Sharing your experiences of being a student at the School of Social & Political Sciences to help guide others in making their decision
  • Engaging with future new students through activities such as online events including webinars and any questions the students may have
  • Developing content (written, video, photo) for School communication channels such as our website, social media platforms and email communications with prospective students

How will this role benefit you?

  • Gain CV-boosting skills with a strong focus on digital content development
  • Build your confidence working in a professional environment
  • Work on projects that have a real impact in support of the School of Social & Political Sciences and the University of Glasgow
  • Develop your creativity and communication skills
  • Paid flexible work that can fit around your studies
  • Opportunity to network with fellow student ambassadors from across the School of Social & Political Sciences plus an end of year social

Knowledge / Qualifications Criteria

  • Current student who is studying on a programme in the School of Social & Political Sciences
  • Enthusiastic about the University of Glasgow as a great place to study and the city of Glasgow as a great place to live

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - comfortable with sharing your experience as well as able to respond positively to questions
  • Professional approach - you will be representing the University and should always be responsible
  • Excellent time-management skills and reliability - the Student Recruitment team need to make sure that they can rely on you to attend events on time, meet deadlines that are given, and engage proactively with tasks

Experience

  • No specific experience is required but an interest in digital content creation would be a bonus!

Pay

  • You can enjoy a generous pay of £12 per hour

Find out more about the Student Recruitment Team

The School of Social & Political Sciences Student Recruitment team work to deliver recruitment, conversion and marketing activity on behalf of the school and aim to support prospective applicants and offer holders during their journey to the University of Glasgow.