Eskenazi Ambassadors are a group of highly selective students who are passionate about their creative academic journeys and want to share their experiences with prospective students and families. Eskenazi Ambassadors assist with the following:
Answer questions about their respective major, student organizations, internship opportunities, study abroad, and other related topics
Share stories about being an art, design, or merchandising student at IU
Offer tips on how to be a successful student
Give advice on how to navigate and make our large campus feel smaller
This is a paid hourly position. Interested in applying? Here are some things to consider:
Eskenazi Ambassadors are official representatives of our school and are expected to maintain professionalism. Eskenazi Ambassadors may:
Participate in on- and off-campus recruiting events
Tell current and potential students and their families about the benefits of an art, design, or merchandising education
Participate in social media campaigns and videos
Work on individual and group projects as assigned
Travel to official recruitment events
Eskenazi Ambassadors have many opportunities to further develop their leadership and presentation skills through the following:
Public speaking and presentation
Networking
Event planning and hosting
Eskenazi Ambassadors must meet the following requirements and commitments:
Must be a fulltime Eskenazi School undergraduate student in at least their third year of their program (B.F.A. exception)
Have a somewhat flexible schedule
Attend ambassador orientation every academic year
Present at a minimum of 2 information sessions each semester (Fridays from 1:45–3:30pm)
Ability to give tours of Kirkwood Hall and Fine Arts building (training provided)
Attend specialty student panels as needed
Assist with the annual Explore Day event (Saturday in March or April)
Assist with our Admitted Student Day (Saturday in February or March)
Be available to help with individual meetings with prospective students through phone calls, Zoom, or in-person
Apply to be an Eskenazi Ambassador
Application deadline: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 11:59pm
Interviews: First and second week of September
Decisions released: On or before Monday, September 18, 2023
Orientation: Friday, September 22, 1–3pm
Questions? Contact the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Jennifer Elliott, at 812-855-6460 or jr94@iu.edu.
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