Do you enjoy helping others? Being a leader? Taking part in special events? How about making easy money doing something you enjoy? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then being a Berkeley City College Student Ambassador is the perfect plan for you! Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s not. Among the many scholarships offered at BCC, the Student Ambassador Program is one of the most rewarding opportunities for the community, school, and the student.

The Student Ambassadors Program takes high performing students and asks some of these students to serve as ambassadors for the college. One area where ambassadors serve the college is to do outreach at local high schools. This work demands that the Student Ambassadors enjoy direct communication with high school students and be capable of effective interpersonal interactions with students from diverse backgrounds (e.g. ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, academic, etc.)

If you are interested in being a Student Ambassador please stop by Room 124 or contact Victor Flint at (510) 981-2857 by email: veflint@peralta.edu . We are asking for a letter of intent and a resume, if you have one available. Being a Student Ambassador is a paid position, with a time commitment ranging from 5-10 hours a week.

We congratulate you on your academic successes at Berkeley City College and welcome you to apply for participation in this program.

Ambassadors Mission Statement
The BCC Student Ambassadors represent the college in a responsible, ethical and professional manner, while portraying a positive image of the institution. The Ambassadors serve as a public relations and institutional advancement team, while working in direct partnership with college personnel. BCC Student Ambassadors strive to encourage students, staff, and community involvement in the mission of the college.

Questions & Facts

What is a Student Ambassador and what do they do?
A Student Ambassador is a representative of the student body at Berkeley City College. They help in the recruitment of future students and represent the college in various functions such as orientations, campus tours, school visits, speaking appointments, community service, and other events. Some of the past events include the Honor Roll Ceremony, Commenecment Ceremonies, spirit day, holiday celebrations, luncheons, retreats and many more campus events.

Student Ambassadors is a registered student organization sponsored by Berkeley City College. By virtue of this sponsorship, we have the privilege of representing many facets of the campus community. As an ambassador, you will serve as a student representative when welcoming and hosting honored guests and distinguished members of the college community.

Additionally, ambassadors take great pride in Berkeley City College of Berkeley, California and strive to show this in all that we do. Through these events and the time we spend together, ambassadors become an extremely close group and work together to create a dedicated, diverse and energetic organization.

How much time is involved in being an Ambassador?
Ambassadors must complete a minimum of 40 hours of service fulfilling Ambassador responsibilities. Events will be during evenings, weekdays, and weekends. Every effort will be made to accommodate each Ambassador’s school and work schedule, however, Ambassadors must be flexible to complete the requirements.

Ambassador Responsibilities, Roles & Expectations

• Academic
Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA and majority of courses enrolled at Berkeley City College.

• High School Visits
Provide High School Outreach and Recruitment. Must visit and present to at least four high schools (two per semester). Work with at-risk students in providing support services such as tutoring. You should also schedule visits so that two schools can be contacted each trip.

• Recruitment Events
Be the Official Greeters for the Campus and District. You will be expected to remain active and participate in recruitment events sponsored by BCC. These include Spirit Day, Commencement Ceremonies, Honor Ceremonies, holiday celebrations, and other events as they arise. Also, assist at community functions, fairs, and other events.

• Attendance
You are allowed one excused absence from a meeting per semester.
If you sign-up to participate in a recruitment event, you must be there or find your own replacement.

• Attitude
You are a part of a team that will not function effectively without everyone's cooperation. You should always display a positive and cooperative attitude at all events and meetings.

• Educator
In this role, you will be asked to educate not only students, but also parents, teachers, and administrators about the variety of opportunities at BCC.

• Communicator
High school presentations, one-on-one conversations, assist with Project Access and Operation Callback. As an ambassador, you will be asked to communicate with others and you must be flexible and comfortable with this interaction.

• Salesperson
In recruiting new students, an ambassador must educate the public, but must also sell those individuals on BCC programs & services. Ambassadors deliver their Sales Pitch by telling those individuals about the success they have found in BCC.

• Role Model
As an ambassador, you are someone that VCC would want other students to follow and strive to be like. You are also someone that high school students will recognize and associate with VCC.

• Cheerleader
Just as the athletes have a cheer squad, so does BCC! Ambassadors should demonstrate a positive attitude and a positive image of BCC.

• Professional
In presenting at a school or welcoming students at an honors night, ambassadors are professionals in their conduct and actions.

Ambassador Eligibility Requirements

• GPA 3.25 or higher.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interpret and apply institutional policies, rules, and regulations
• Ability to relate well with peers and be flexible in a changing environment
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our demographics
• Being Bilingual is an advantage, but is not a requirement
• Must commit for 2 semesters. (Preferably a 1st Year Student or at least a year remaining at Berkeley City College).
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of service fulfilling Ambassador responsibilities.
• Majority of courses enrolled are at Berkeley City College
• You are required to fill out our district application, Berkeley City College ambassador application and the district application must be approved by district office prior to the required fingerprinting process.
• Upon approval of your district application you will be required to do a Fingerprinting back ground check and this must be done prior to working and attending *paid training and meetings. *(Paid for training only upon approval from district application and pass fingerprinting background check. You MUST pass the background check to be considered for the position.)
• You will be required to take a Tuberculosis Test (within the last 60 days) and submit this to the district office.
• You will be required by our district office to fill out tax forms, employment eligibility verification and present copies of your California Identification card and your social security card.
• You will be required to sign an oath of allegiance and student ambassador work agreement.
• You will be required to submit a timesheet for hours worked each month and submit your timesheet to the student services office in a timely manner in order to meet payroll deadlines.

All student ambassadors receive a handbook which explains all the policies and procedures for student ambassadors.

If for some reason you are not able to meet these requirements, please contact the head student ambassador or the program coordinator Dr. Rivas immediately. Failing to meet the above requirements will result in your being contacted by Dr. Rivas, resulting in a meeting with you to reevaluate your status as an ambassador. If your situation cannot be resolved, you will be asked by letter to resign your position as an ambassador. A copy of this letter will be retained in your permanent file.

Application Process

        To be selected, students must complete:

• Obtain an application from the Student Sevices Department in Room 241 or download here.
• Write a letter of interest.
• Sumit a resume.
• Obtain a 3 letters of recommendation from Faculty/Staff at BCC

In addition, applicants are interviewed by a screening committee. Ten talented and enthusiastic students are chosen each year. We only recruit at the beginning of each fall semester.

Submit your application, letter of interest, 3 letters of recommendation and your resume to Room 124. Please thoroughly read all of the eligibility requirements, responsibilities, roles, and expectations of a student ambassador. If you have any questions pertaining to any of the above information posted on this site, please address your questions to Victor Flint in Room 124 or call 981-2857, you may also address your questions during your interview.

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