Student Ambassador Program

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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2026, 10:28 AM

SIU student ambassador leads prospective students on a campus tour

Apply to Join

Interested in becoming an SOE Student Ambassador? Complete the student ambassador application.

If you meet all minimum qualifications our School of Education Recruitment and Retention Coordinator and leader of the Ambassador program will reach out with more information.

Questions about the program? Please contact David Payne, our School of Education Interim Recruitment and Retention Coordinator at soerr@siu.edu or 618-453-6350.

Program Information

Requirements to Participate

  • School of Education (SOE) undergraduate or graduate student
  • Ability to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per month

Benefits Include

  • Serve as an official representative for the School of Education
  • Hands-on experience working with faculty and administrators
  • School of Education t-shirt
  • Letter of recommendation provided

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Post Visit Contact – reaching out to prospective students after they visit campus
  • Facility Tours – providing guidance tours of SIU educational facilities to interested students, families, and groups
  • Event Preparation – assisting in event set up and planning
  • Meet with Prospective Students – representing SOE and meeting with visiting students to share your SIU experience
  • Campus-wide Events – representing SOE at large, on-campus events like Open House, Academic Showcases, and SIU Days which can include setup, breakdown, greeting, decorating and other tasks as needed
  • Calling Campaigns – contacting admitted SOE students to connect with them and share SOE experience over the phone

Questions About the Program?

David Payne

School of Education Interim Recruitment and Retention Coordinator