Why be an undergraduate Engineering Student Ambassador?
If you love being a Mizzou engineering student and want to share that passion with the next generation of students, apply to be an Engineering Student Ambassador.
The Engineering Student Ambassadors serve a critical role in the College of Engineering by building awareness of the college at events and presentations, serving as mentors for current and prospective students and supporting the offices of Recruitment and Retention and Advancement.
Engineering Student Ambassadors have opportunities to travel, sharpen their leadership and communication skills, make new friends, and acquire knowledge and experience that will be useful for a lifetime.
Ambassadors help prospective students get to know the College of Engineering. We provide answers to questions like the biggest adjustments when joining a program or student organizations, favorite places to study, why to study abroad and why to choose Mizzou Engineering and majors.
Engineering Ambassadors receive a $250 stipend for the work with the organization as well as a Mizzou Engineering polo shirt, name tag, chords for graduating seniors and a letter of recommendation for seniors from the associate dean of academic programs highlighting work as representatives of the College of Engineering.
What do Engineering Ambassadors do?
Engineering Student Ambassadors share their experiences with prospective students and interact with visitors at a variety of events throughout the year, including daily visits, Future Engineering Fridays and Meet Mizzou Days, among others.
Duties include:
- Recruitment event tabling
- Student panels
- Outreach activities
- Tours
In addition to the aforementioned duties, Engineering Student Ambassadors are required to:
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and engage in committee assignments
- Fulfill the required 15 hours to receive a stipend
- Commit to making a long-lasting impact on the College of Engineering and student life within Mizzou Engineering.
Application Requirements
The application and hiring process takes place during the spring semester. Application requirements include:
- Completed application via Handshake
- One professional reference from a faculty or staff member (reference does not need to be from a member of the College of Engineering)
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript (can be found in your MyZou account)
Applications are now for the 2025-26 school year. Apply for the summer and fall semesters today.