What is a Cuesta Ambassador?
A Cuesta Ambassador is an enrolled student at Cuesta College who serves as a knowledgeable
representative and provides information to help prospective and current students and
community members
learn more about Cuesta College. Cuesta Ambassadors facilitate the college exploration
process for future
and prospective Cuesta students by teaching students the foundation of higher education
through
interactive outreach and providing engaging tours of Cuesta College’s campuses.
Areas of Involvement
Events/Outreach
Cuesta Ambassadors have a variety of opportunities to assist with events, meet & greet,
community and other networking activities. Events are scheduled throughout the
year to help with college recruitment efforts and other activities as identified.
Ongoing opportunities will arise to distribute accurate and current information about
Cuesta College
through special on-campus programs and district-wide outreach efforts. Cuesta Ambassadors
may also accompany Cuesta College representatives to assigned events and participate
in presentations and programming.
Opportunities include:
- Educate-Si se Puede
- Cougar Welcome Days,
- College Night, Transfer Day
- District Outreach
- Connect at Cuesta
- Various Student Success Teams Events
School Visits & College Tours/Presentations
Ambassadors will visit school sites, guide students through immersive college tours
and deliver engaging presentations that provide
valuable insights into our institution. An ambassador’s role is to convey our vibrant
campus culture, diverse opportunities, and supportive community, inspiring students
to see themselves as
part of our academic community. Through dynamic presentations and interactive tours,
ambassadors will help prospective students make informed decisions about their educational
futures while fostering a sense of belonging within our institution.
Campus Tours
Cuesta Ambassadors will also play a large role in helping students get familiar with
the campus through campus tours. Cuesta Ambassadors will host students on campus,
take
them to visit departments, and introduce them to the services, resources and facilities
they will, have access to as a student at Cuesta.
Benefits to Cuesta College Students
Gain leadership experience - Be a student role model. Develop your leadership abilities through Cuesta Ambassador training and share your enthusiasm and positive Cuesta College experiences with new and prospective students
Gain communication skills - Each Cuesta Ambassador receives the training required to successfully handle formal presentations, campus tours and College events
Earn Money – All Cuesta Ambassadors are paid an $15.5/hr for their time, and receive mileage reimbursement for off campus events and activities
Networking Skills - Develop valuable networking contacts with other student ambassadors, active people within the Cuesta College District and throughout the county.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a current Cuesta College student, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and maintain
a 2.0 GPA
• Must participate in the program for an entire year
• Must have own transportation to and from activities/events
• Must attend monthly Cuesta Ambassador meetings (including visits to all 3 Cuesta
campuses),
Oct 9th is the first scheduled training meeting
• Ambassadors must maintain good communication with Cuesta Ambassador program coordinator
• Expected time commitment is 10-20 hours per week; must not exceed 20 hours of work
per week
in all student jobs combined at Cuesta College
• Monthly training will be held in order to convene as a team as well as develop skills
in public
speaking, leadership and gain an awareness of social justice issues in education
Areas of Involvement
Events/Outreach
Cuesta Ambassadors have a variety of opportunities to assist with events, meet & greet,
community and other networking activities. Events are scheduled throughout the
year to help with college recruitment efforts and other activities as identified.
Ongoing opportunities will arise to distribute accurate and current information about
Cuesta College
through special on-campus programs and district-wide outreach efforts. Cuesta Ambassadors
may also accompany Cuesta College representatives to assigned events and participate
in presentations and programming.
Opportunities include:
- Educate-Si se Puede
- Cougar Welcome Days,
- College Night, Transfer Day
- District Outreach
- Connect at Cuesta
- Various Student Success Teams Events
School Visits & College Tours/Presentations
Ambassadors will visit school sites, guide students through immersive college tours
and deliver engaging presentations that provide
valuable insights into our institution. An ambassador’s role is to convey our vibrant
campus culture, diverse opportunities, and supportive community, inspiring students
to see themselves as
part of our academic community. Through dynamic presentations and interactive tours,
ambassadors will help prospective students make informed decisions about their educational
futures while fostering a sense of belonging within our institution.
Campus Tours
Cuesta Ambassadors will also play a large role in helping students get familiar with
the campus through campus tours. Cuesta Ambassadors will host students on campus,
take
them to visit departments, and introduce them to the services, resources and facilities
they will, have access to as a student at Cuesta.
Benefits to Cuesta College Students
Gain leadership experience - Be a student role model. Develop your leadership abilities through Cuesta Ambassador training and share your enthusiasm and positive Cuesta College experiences with new and prospective students
Gain communication skills - Each Cuesta Ambassador receives the training required to successfully handle formal presentations, campus tours and College events
Earn Money – All Cuesta Ambassadors are paid an $15.5/hr for their time, and receive mileage reimbursement for off campus events and activities
Networking Skills - Develop valuable networking contacts with other student ambassadors, active people within the Cuesta College District and throughout the county.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a current Cuesta College student, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Must participate in the program for an entire year
• Must have own transportation to and from activities/events
• Must attend monthly Cuesta Ambassador meetings (including visits to all 3 Cuesta
campuses),
Oct 9th is the first scheduled training meeting
• Ambassadors must maintain good communication with Cuesta Ambassador program coordinator
• Expected time commitment is 10-20 hours per week; must not exceed 20 hours of work
per week
in all student jobs combined at Cuesta College
• Monthly training will be held in order to convene as a team as well as develop skills
in public
speaking, leadership and gain an awareness of social justice issues in education