Become a Transfer Student Ambassador for the UCR School of Business

The School of Business Transfer Student Ambassador Program offers a distinguished opportunity for undergraduate students to represent UC Riverside’s School of Business to a wide range of audiences, including prospective students, alumni, faculty, and community and industry leaders. As a Student Ambassador, you will serve as a key representative of the School—demonstrating leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

In this high-impact role, you will support official university events, lead building tours, deliver presentations, and act as a vital liaison between the School of Business and the broader community. This is more than a position—it is a platform to develop professionally, serve meaningfully, and leave a lasting impression.

Program Benefits:

• Build meaningful connections with students, faculty, alumni, community leaders, and the Dean of the School of Business
• Develop and refine leadership, teamwork, communication, and public speaking skills
• Strengthen interpersonal and professional relationship-building abilities
• Receive a letter of recommendation for future employment or graduate school applications
• Enhance your résumé with recognized leadership experience
• Earn formal recognition at graduation, including a Student Ambassador sash
• Enjoy priority registration for business courses

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Business Administration, Business Analytics or Actuarial Science major
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Must have completed at least one quarter at UCR or a minimum of 12 units
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must commit to serving for a minimum of three academic quarters

Join a community of driven student leaders and become an influential voice for the UCR School of Business.

 
--APPLICATION IS DUE SUNDAY, NOV 9, 2025 BY NOON.--

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To be considered for the UCR School of Business Student Ambassador Program, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume
A current résumé outlining your academic background, work experience, leadership roles, and extracurricular involvement.

2. Essay
Submit a one-page, single-spaced essay (12-point font, standard margins) that thoughtfully responds to the prompts listed below. Your essay should be well-organized and clearly express your enthusiasm for representing the UCR School of Business.

Essay Prompts:

• Why did you choose to attend the UCR School of Business?
• Why are you interested in becoming a School of Business Ambassador?
• What past accomplishments, leadership experiences, or involvement make you a strong candidate for this role? (You may include relevant high school experiences.)
• Are you currently involved in any extracurricular activities at UCR? If so, how do they complement your interest in this program?
• What are your long-term career goals, and how do you see this opportunity contributing to your professional development?

3. Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation:

• One from a UCR faculty member
• One from a professional, volunteer, or work-related supervisor

Letters may be submitted along with your application or sent directly via email to: Jackelin Orellana at jackelin@ucr.edu

We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your passion, leadership, and potential to represent the UCR School of Business.