Student Leadership and Engagement

Commuter Ambassador Program

Commuter Ambassadors (CA)’s are students at Buffalo State College who will interact with an assigned group of commuter students on a regular basis during the fall and spring semesters. CA’s will serve as role models and guide to help their students navigate life at college as viewed from a commuter perspective. Furthermore, CA’s will help their mentees find their way through the many programs and services that exist at Buffalo State College. CA’s will also endeavor to help their commuter students make a connection to the co-curricular experiences taking place at Buffalo State. A successful CA is someone who has expressed a genuine degree of commitment to his/her studies, is emotionally mature, and possesses (or has the potential to possess) strong interpersonal and leadership skills. To learn how to become a CA, email Student Leadership and Engagement at SLE@BuffaloState.edu

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Commuter Ambassador Training (to take place September). 
• Assist during Orientation January 2024. 
• Attend biweekly Commuter Ambassador team meetings. 
• Available to communicate (phone, email, and/or in person) with assigned new commuter mentees 
• Utilize and regularly check Buffalo State email address for CAP updates from Advisor. 
• Help plan, promote, and execute programs to encourage commuter involvement on campus, including but not limited to-Commuter Appreciation Week and the Commuter Connections Breakfast Series. 
• Participate in professional development trainings held during CAP meetings.  
• Promote the Commuter Ambassador Program in spring 2024 and recruit for new CA’s through tabling, social media, and word of mouth. 

Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend events
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
• Full-time (12 credits) matriculated student
• Knowledge of social media and marketing to a diverse student population
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Must be able to work the full academic year (Fall and Spring)

Compensation:

$500 stipend per semester