SCIENCE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2015
APPLICATION FORM
Applications Open: October 8 2014
Applications Close: October 22 2014
Overview:
Science Student Ambassadors play a key role in the promotion of the Faculty of Science programs and activities to both future and current students. They represent the Faculty at a variety of events including Open Day, information evenings and school visits. They also represent the faculty through social media management and marketing activities.
What are the benefits of being a Science Student Ambassador?
The Science Student Ambassadors program creates opportunities for Science students to develop professional and personal skills; to network with fellow students and to actively engage as a member of the Faculty of Science community.
You will receive training in a range of communications-based areas and will gain a range of transportable skills that will enhance your resume. Participation in the program is an opportunity to develop workplace-relevant skills and tangibly demonstrate to future employers your commitment to professional and personal development.
To complete the program, you must:
- Volunteer for a minimum of 15 hours during the year
- Attend all compulsory training events
- Be present at Monash Clayton for the duration of the academic year
- Attend Open Day as a Science Student Ambassador
Key responsibilities:
Events
Science Student Ambassadors assist at a range of events, including Open Day, information evenings, careers events and public lectures.
School Visits
Throughout the year, Science Student Ambassadors will be called upon to assist at student recruitment events including expos, internal campus visits and external school visit.
Provide a student perspective
Science Student Ambassadors are asked to contribute their ideas and thoughts on a range of materials including websites, posters, course guides and other materials.
Social Media (Social Scout)
Science Student Ambassadors take on the role of “Social Scout” and run the Faculty’s Facebook and Instagram accounts from their perspective for a period of one week during their tenure as a Science Student Ambassador
Program Structure 2015
SSA Program Structure 2015Workshop / Date / Attendance
Induction and welcome lunch / February 23 2015 / Complusory
Social media management / April 4 2015 / Compulsory
Public speaking and communicating with students / June 29 2015 / Compulsory
Open Day / August 2 2015 / Compulsory
Communications forum / September 29 2015 / Compulsory
Marketing workshop / Nov 23 2015 / Compulsory
Social Scout social media takeover / Varies for each student / NA
School visit/ expo assistance / Varies for each student / NA
Selection will be based on the following:
- Past contribution to, and involvement in, university/community activities;
- Responses to selection questions in the application form; and
- Interview (if required) for short-listed applicants only
- Year level two and above, or completion of a minimum of 26 credit points
Selection process timeline 2015 intake:
Applications open / October 8 2014Applications close / February 14 2014
Applicants short-listed and notified / February 16 2014
Interviews undertaken / February 18 2014 (will provide option of morning or afternoon session)
Applicants notified of outcome / February 20 2015
Induction, welcome lunch / February 23 2015
Eligibility:
Students who are enrolled inClayton basedScience single or double degree courses and who have attended at least one year at Monash University are eligible to apply. You must be available to participate in the program for the full duration of the academic year.
Other information:
Further details about the program can be found at
monash.edu/science/science-student-ambassadors
For more information please contact
Instructions to applicants:
- Please type your responses in the fields provided (see application form on following pages)
- Email your completed application
APPLICATION FORM: SSAs 2105
Personal details:
NAMEStudent number
Title (Miss/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other)
Given name
Family name
Preferred name
HOME ADDRESS
No./Street
Suburb/City
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth
Gender
Home phone
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University email address
More information about you:
1. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership.
a) What skills did you demonstrate?
b) What was the result?
500 words max
2. As an SSA, part of your role would be to inspire students to study science at Monash. Please give three examples of ways you could do this.
500 words max
3. What advice would you give to a school student at Open Day who asks you what they should do when they finish year 12?
500 words max
4. You have “taken over” the Monash Science Facebook page as a Social Scout for a week and someone is posting critical comments about Monash Science on the page. What do you do?
500 words max
5. List and describe any relevant awards you have received and/or your involvement in any associations, memberships, community organisations/activities.
(e.g. Monash leadership program, club or society; community association; volunteer organisation; artistic group; sporting club; youth organisation or non-academic pursuits that you feel add strength to your application. Please note you may be asked to provide evidence at your interview).
Organisation / Year / PositionHeld / Description of activity/award/involvement
6. Attach a reference letter (1 page max.) from one personal referee.
This person can be a lecturer, employer, long term family friend, sports coach, or any other person who can tell us about you and your character. Please attach
Application Checklist
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- Filled in Personal Details section
- Filled in More Information About You section
- Attached reference letter
- Signed declaration below
- Emailed completed application to
*Please note- incomplete applications will not be considered.
I hereby commit to fulfilling all commitments of this program should my application be successful. All information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and all answers are my own.
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