Student Ambassador
Job Description
The role of the Student Ambassador at Oxford Brookes University is to support the work of the UK
Recruitment and Partnerships team. We work together to inform and attract prospective students
and their parents, as well as raising the aspirations of school students of all ages, encouraging them
to stay on in school and potentially work towards a place at university. Ambassadors are expected
to liaise with a range of external customers and provide clear and honest advice and information to
help them with making decisions about higher education. Ambassadors can be one of the first
contacts prospective students have with Oxford Brookes University, and hence serve as a front line
force in representing the university.
Program Schedule and Responsibilities
The Ambassador program runs the entire academic year from Freshers week in September to the
end of the academic year. Following application, you may be shortlisted for interview stage. If you
are a finalist in the selection process, you will be notified by email. If successful at interview, the job
will start at the beginning of the new academic year in September. Responsibilities will include:
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Meeting prospective students and giving campus tours to students and their families, these
tours run at 10.30am and 2.30pm every week day throughout the year.
Assisting with Open/ Applicant Days throughout the year.
Helping with the pack and dispatch of University literature to prospective students
Attending Higher Education fairs with University staff and with other Ambassadors
Giving ‘Student Life’ presentations to groups of prospective students and their parents
Facilitating groups of students to ‘Passport to University’ workshop days for school students
aged 14-16, encouraging them to stay on in school
Working with primary school age children at our ‘Time Capsule’ activity days
Supporting our residential summer schools for local children
Occasionally supporting other departments of the University in their work
Training
There is a compulsory 2 day training programme for all new Ambassadors which takes place during
Freshers week in September. Failure to attend the training will result in us not being able to offer
you the position. Attendance for the training sessions and the first project is mandatory. You will
receive emails over the summer which outlines training location and other program details.
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
To be selected as a Student Ambassador at Oxford Brookes University is an honour and an excellent
opportunity for personal and professional growth. Students who are selected as Ambassadors
possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a genuine interest in meeting new people,
and wish to represent the University.
Ambassadors will need the ability to ask and answer questions clearly and to make prospective
students feel comfortable. A Student Ambassador should also be able to problem solve, be
motivated, a team player, adaptable, confident, respectful, enthusiastic, responsible, dependable,
punctual, outgoing, friendly and eager to meet new people, and help others.
Ambassadors will have flexible work hours and will be paid at the following rates:
Office work/ mail shots/ prospectus packing etc - £8.47ph
Events/ workshops/ campus tours etc
Presentations
£9.58ph
£10.71ph
Applicants for the Student Ambassador position MUST be able to attend the 2 day training which
typically takes place in Freshers week in September. Attendance is a mandatory part of the job offer.
Benefits
Some of the benefits of being a Student Ambassador include:
• Interacting with university administrators, faculty, and staff
• Learning important interpersonal skills while gaining professional experiences
• Creating networking opportunities
• Gaining valuable knowledge of Oxford Brookes and its history
• Great addition to your C.V.
• Making new friends
• Working with peers in a positive, friendly environment
• Acquiring leadership skills
• Building self-confidence
Student Ambassador Application
Name____________________________________________________ Male/Female
Current Oxford Address________________________________________________________
Mobile phone ____________________________
Brookes E-mail_________________________________________
Home address________________________________________________________________
Birthdate_______________
National Insurance number (or proof of eligibility to work in the UK) __________________________
Course title_______________________________________________________________________
Course level: Bachelor__________ Foundation_________
List any previous work experience beginning with the most recent employment.
1. Employer’s name & address:
Dates employed_________________ to________________
Supervisor’s name & telephone number
Your position title
Duties (be specific)
2. Employer’s name & address
Dates employed_________________ to________________
Supervisor’s name & telephone number
Your position title
Duties (be specific)
3. Please give us one Brookes staff member who can comment on your interpersonal skills and/or
work attitude. This may be your Academic Advisor or one of your lecturers.
Name ____________________Job Title__________________________________
Relationship to Applicant______________________ Brookes email address___________________
Please type your answers on additional sheets if necessary.
1. List any organizations and activities that you have been involved with at Brookes
__________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Describe what influenced your decision to apply to and attend Oxford Brookes
University__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you want to be a member of the Ambassador
team?_____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. What unique qualities and abilities do you have to offer prospective students, parents, and other
visitors?___________________________________________________________________________
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5. Describe your experience with the following (use examples):
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Public Speaking_________________________________________________________________
Events_________________________________________________________________________
Work with school aged
children________________________________________________________________________
Working with people from diverse
backgrounds____________________________________________________________________
Working in a group or team
setting_________________________________________________________________________
Work in a customer facing
role___________________________________________________________________________
10. Indicate how you found out about the Ambassador program____________________________
Signature___________________ Print Name___________________________ Date______________
QUESTIONS: Contact Rebekah Allen, Enquiries & Open Day Officer 01865 484306
RETURN APPLICATIONS:
Completed applications should be submitted to:
Hard copy to: Rebekah Allen, Buckley B2.22 or David Martin, Enquiry Centre JHBB
Digital copy can be emailed to: [email protected]
Closing date for Applications : Friday 13th March 2015 @ 3pm
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring
Oxford Brookes University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values and
places all it does in the context of the objectives:
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Ensuring that all individuals who come into contact with the University, whether as
employees or in other capacities are treated with dignity and respect;
Ensuring that the opportunities of employment are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis
The information is anonymous and will not be stored with any identifying information about
you. All details are held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
This will help us understand who we are reaching and to better serve everyone in our
community. The information will be used to provide an overall profile analysis of people
applying for employment with us.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Questionnaire
1. What is your legal sex? This is the sex given on your birth certificate
I am:
Female
Male
2. Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
3. Disability:** The Equality Act 2010 considers a person to be disabled if they have a physical or
mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do
normal daily activities. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/definition-ofdisability-under-equality-act-2010
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
No
Yes
If yes please indicate which of the following areas is most appropriate to you (you may tick up to
two boxes)
Specific learning disability (e.g. dyslexia or
dyspraxia)
Long standing illness or health condition
(e.g. cancer, HIV, diabetes)
General learning disability
Mental health condition
communication impairment (e.g. Asperger’s)
Physical impairment or mobility issues
Blind or serious visual impairment not
corrected by glasses
Deaf or serious hearing impairment
Prefer not to say
Other type of disability
If you are disabled and may require any adjustments to be made during the
interview process please state:
4. Ethnicity:
Please state what you consider your ethnic origin to be. Ethnicity is distinct from nationality and the categories
below are recommended by the Higher Education Statistical Agency (HESA) and reflect the 2001 census ethnicity
classification system.
Asian or Asian British- Indian
Asian or Asian British- Pakistani
Asian or Asian British- Bangladeshi
Chinese
Other Asian background
Black or Black British- Caribbean
Black or Black British- African
Other Black background
White
Gypsy or Traveller
Mixed- White & Black Caribbean
Mixed- White & Black African
Mixed- White & Asian
Other Mixed background
Arab
Any other ethnic group
Information refused
5. Sexual orientation:
How would describe your sexual orientation:
Bisexual
Gay man
Gay woman/lesbian
Heterosexual
Other
Prefer not to say
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Sikh
Spiritual
No religion
Other religion/ belief
6. Religion and/or belief.
Which group do you most identify with:
Prefer not to say
7. What is your Nationality? _______________________________________
Thank you for helping us to ensure the effectiveness of our equality, diversity
and inclusion policies and practices by completing this questionnaire.