Students Supporting Student Success
Overview
In fulfilling its mission statement, the TRIO Student Ambassador Program encourages the active participation of its students in helping to achieve the program’s goal of increasing retention and graduation rates of first-generation students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities.
The purpose of the TRIO Ambassador Program is to provide a select number of TRIO students with experience in leadership, mentoring, event planning, project management, group facilitation, and professionalism while making a positive impact on other program participants.
Ambassadors will work closely with TRIO staff to create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel connected, informed, and empowered to achieve their educational and career goals.
Program Goals
- Increase awareness and visibility of TRIO SSS services on campus
- Promote student engagement and participation in TRIO SSS activities
- Support retention of TRIO students
- Develop student leadership and professional skills
- Foster a sense of belonging and community among participants
- Encourage peer mentoring and student-to-student connections
- Provide opportunities for civic engagement and service
Personal Benefits
- Develop leadership and public speaking skills
- Personal development and socialization
- Gain experience in teamwork, event planning, and community engagement
- Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills
- Earn volunteer hours to enhance resume, transfer and scholarship applications, and career portfolios
Minimum Requirements and Expectations
The ambassador is required and expected to:
- Have participated as an active member in the TRIO SSS program for at least 2 quarters
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Be in good disciplinary standing at Grays Harbor College
- Have the willingness and capacity to develop excellent communication skills
- Have good time-management and organizational skills
- Be respectful and sensitive to the needs of others
- Be a team player with a good sense of humor, and an enthusiastic and professional attitude
- Attend and assist with TRIO events (like First-Gen Celebration and TRIO Day) and activities like workshops, tabling events, and classroom visits, as well as off campus trips, as class/work schedule allows
- Plan and host one event/activity per quarter, with assigned group
- Act as a mentor to newer TRIO students, as assigned
- Have basic computer skills in Microsoft Word (PowerPoint is a plus!)
- Complete TRIO Ambassador Onboarding and participate in ongoing professional development
- Commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week for at least one academic year (or three consecutive quarters)
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Interested?
Click the link below to apply today!
TRIO Student Ambassador Application
One grant has been 100% funded by the United States Department of Education: SSS Classic supports 160 students for a total of $286,109.00 per year.