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Campus Ambassador

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Creative Problem Solver Creative Problem Solver

Responsible Team Player Responsible Team Player

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Personal Confidence & Resilience Personal Confidence & Resilience

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Support new and existing students by helping them navigate campus confidently and answer a range of queries from students as they become familiar with their campus experience.

Outline of Activity

Students undertake the role of a Ambassador to help facilitate orientation and wayfinding at Ulster University to students, staff and visitors. Other activities include space usage surveys, resolving basic IT issues, supporting events and facilitating tours.

Learning Outcomes

Through this role you will develop and improve:

  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Assessment Details

For EDGE Award accreditation you will complete a 500-word reflective essay exploring how you have developed key employability skills through your Campus Ambassador role.

Level of Commitment

The role will vary in hours per individual but will be a minimum of 20 hours plus time required to complete your reflection essay.

Contact

Campus Ambassador’s should contact campusambassador@ulster.ac.uk for further information and support.

Graduate Attributes

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Creative Problem Solver

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify and select methods to analyse complex problems
  • innovate and experiment to advance knowledge and solve problems
  • be creative with ideas and solutions
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Responsible Team Player

A student who displays this skill can:

  • be a reliable, empathetic and empowering team contributor
  • be open to positive and constructive feedback
  • consistently deliver and exceed on all expectations in a reliable and honest manner
  • be accountable and reliable (responsible)
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Personal Confidence & Resilience

A student who displays this skill can:

  • understand individual emotions and triggers
  • manage stress and stay composed in difficult situations
  • be resilient, adaptable and flexible when dealing with change or uncertainty