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SPAA Recruiting for Student Ambassador Program

The School of Public Affairs and Administration sponsors a leadership opportunity program for SPAA students to serve as ambassadors and represent the school in diverse activities and events. The school is seeking 8-10 students from all SPAA academic programs (BA, MPA, PhD, and Online) to serve for the academic year 2022-2023.

SPAA Ambassadors will:
  • Attend training sessions (Admission, Financial Aid,  Public Engagement, and Diversity)
  • Participate in new student orientation sessions
  • Attend monthly alumni professional and leadership development sessions
  • Serve on sub-committees (Fundraising, Marketing & Recruiting, and Community Building)
  • Receive a $500 stipend per semester
Benefits of being a SPAA Ambassador:
  • Great Leadership Opportunity
  • Great Resume Builder
  • Enhance and Strengthen Communications & Presentation Skills
  • Networking and Professional Mentoring Opportunities
Application Timeline:

SPAA Ambassador Application Information Sessions with Current Ambassadors: 
Register: https://go.rutgers.edu/spaainfo22

  • February 9, 2022: 12:00-12:30 pm 
  • February 16, 2022: 3:00-3:30 pm 
  • February 23, 2022: 3:00-3:30 pm

Application Deadline:
March 1, 2022

Virtual Interviews:
March 14-18, 2022

Decision Date:
March 31, 2022

Application Requirements:
Apply Online: https://go.rutgers.edu/application22
Upload Documents to: https://go.rutgers.edu/spaabox22

  • Review Application Instructions Carefully
  • Upload Current Resume
  • Upload Letter of Recommendation
  • Upload a 2 to 3-minute Video Answering the Questions in the Application
  • Attend Virtual Interview
SPAA Student Ambassador Program Time Commitment: June 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Includes:

  • June 2022: Diversity Training
  • July-August 2022: Training Dates
  • August 2022: New Student Orientation Dates

If you require any further information, please contact Director Sharon Stroye:  sharon.stroye@rutgers.edu