International Ambassadors Program

The Pitt Business International Programs Office offers a year-long ambassador program (with the possibility of a one-year extension) for students who are interested in sharing their international experience with peers, learning about study abroad as an industry, and gaining professional experience in the workplace.

As an International Programs Ambassador, you will work for a full academic year in the Pitt Business Tafel Center for Student Success in Sennott Square. Your roles will include serving as a peer-to-peer advisor, manager of database material, and pioneer to an array of challenging special projects.

Your duties as an ambassador will be focused on one of the areas of specialization listed immediately below.

Select One Area of Specialization

As a Marketing Ambassador, your key duties will pertain to the marketing, advertising, and promotions of Pitt Business Study Abroad programs and activities. In the past, this has included designing promotional materials, planning and hosting the annual Study Abroad Fair, and planning various other networking events

As a GSL ambassador, you will provide support to the GSL program manager and act as a resource for students participating in GSL programs in Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad. This includes meeting with students to support and provide resources toward project deliverables, participating in small-group class sessions, creating and delivering orientation materials, and serving as a point of contact during the application phase of the program. Candidates for this position must be a past or current participant in a GSL program.

As an Exchange Program Ambassador, your duties will focus on supporting our international exchange students while they are studying at Pitt Business. You will manage the Pitt Business Buddy Program, which connects our exchange students with current Pitt Business students to organize meetings and events. It also includes advising students who are applying to university-wide exchange programs. The ideal candidate is a student who participated in an exchange program.

To the World

Pitt Business students traveled to Paris to study how international businesses practice corporate social responsibility, ethics, and social entrepreneurship.

International Program Ambassador Requirements

  • Previous study abroad experience
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from within any Pitt Business major
  • University of Pittsburgh, Oakland campus, student
  • Ability to devote 10 hours weekly

Skills Required

  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently on projects in consultation with a supervisor
  • Application of strong writing and oral communication skills
  • Strong research skills

Responsibilities

Ambassadors will be responsible for processing important documents handed in by students, manage the International Program’s email account, and complete any other necessary tasks given to them by various members of the International Programs team.

Ambassadors will be given large projects to work on throughout the duration of the ambassadorship. These projects often involve researching a topic(s), writing a proposal, presenting the proposal, and implementing the plan. Projects range in topic and can involve stakeholders across campus.

Ambassadors will work directly with students to help them achieve their study abroad goals by sharing personal experiences, explaining our different program options, aiding them throughout the application process, and advising prospective applicants through the application process.

Ambassadors will present to different Pitt Business classes, represent the Study Abroad team at special events, and participate in other various networking events. At special events, ambassadors are required to contribute to Pitt Business social media. Ambassadors document the special event with photos, and post them to various social media accounts (including Facebook and Instagram), using “#PBToTheWorld” to tag each photo.

Compensation and Application Instructions

Ambassadors commit to working 10 hours per week at a rate of $9 per hour. This amounts to a compensation of $1,260 per semester.

Our ambassadors are given the rewarding opportunity of helping others to achieve meaningful, and perhaps life-changing, study abroad experiences. We look for applicants who are passionate and excited about study abroad.

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