Student Ambassadors

The work of a Student Ambassador is varied and may include:

• Supporting our Open Days
• Leading individual visits or campus tours
• Assisting school visits to campus, including Destination Uni and Primary2Uni
• Attending schools and colleges
• Attending Higher Education fairs
• Assisting with activities both on and off campus
• Sitting on student panels to participate in audience Q&As
• Assisting with the Bright Sparks STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) Club
• Working with your faculty to talk about your course
• Assisting with our Applicant Summer School
• Assisting with various marketing campaigns
• Administrative duties

Being a Student Ambassador will boost your personal and professional development by giving you opportunities to expand your interpersonal and networking skills, meet new people, improve your public speaking and gain valuable experience in a large organisation.

Students who are successful in joining the Student Ambassador team also benefit from:

• Paid casual work assignments
• Flexibility to accept and decline assignments to suit your timetable
• The opportunity to represent the University at local and national events
• The opportunity to contribute to the University's widening participation agenda
• The opportunity to meet other Student Ambassadors and join our community

Student Ambassador work is paid at a rate of £11.14 per hour inclusive of holiday pay. Correct at the time of publishing, August 2022.

We are currently hiring new Student Ambassadors from all subject areas, however there are a limited number of Student Ambassador positions for each course. In order to be considered to become a Student Ambassador you must:

• Read the Student Ambassador Role Profile (.pdf)
• Complete the Student Ambassador Application Form before midnight on Sunday 9 October

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview on Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 or Friday 28 October. These are the only dates interviews will be held.

Those who are successful in gaining a position as a Student Ambassador will also be given the opportunity to become a Digital Ambassador.

You can receive guidance from Sunderland Futures on completing an application form. Visit their website for some hints and tips or to book an application writing workshop. 

Our Digital Student Ambassadors create their own profile on our instant messaging app platform and respond to questions from prospective students, parents/carers and influencers within 24 hours. They also have the opportunity to create content for our website and social media channels. This content is usually in the form of photos or short videos that showcase all aspects of student life, from lectures and field trips to mountain hikes and live music events!

When we hire new Student Ambassadors they are given the opportunity to become ‘Digital Ambassadors’ on behalf of the University.

Students Ambassadors who are successful in becoming Digital Ambassadors also benefit from:

• The opportunity to apply for additional assignments in the form of creative briefs. These could include giving advice on preparing for exams, recommending gigs and shows, reviewing local places to eat and creating blogs and vlogs showcasing student life at Sunderland.
• Flexibility to fit TAP chats around your timetable, with 24 hours to respond to chat requests.
• 1 hour pay per week at a rate of £11.14 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).

View How to apply to find out more information about becoming a student ambassador.