College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ambassador Application

For the 2025-2026 school year, we are seeking new members for the student recruitment team. The new ambassadors will begin in the fall semester.

Ambassador Responsibilities

Create awareness of agricultural sciences and natural resources programs/careers to prospective students.
Recruit for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) through campus visits and outreach activities.
Positively promote CASNR and UNL.

Qualifications

Have a sophomore or above standing as of January 1, 2025.
Be enrolled in CASNR as a full-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Available to work eight hours per week.
Participate in a training program.
Attend a half hour weekly meeting.
Be willing to travel and participate in occasional evening and/or weekend activities.
Have good knowledge of the academic and extra-curricular offerings of the College and UNL.
Demonstrate leadership, writing, and speaking skills.

Application Procedure

Applications and references must be turned in by 11:59pm on March 25, 2025.
Applicants will be notified by April 5th, 2025 if they have been selected for an interview.
Interviews will be held the week of April 14th, 2025 (after 3pm).
New student ambassadors will be notified by April 18th, 2025.

Benefits

Paid at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour
Participate as a member of the CASNR Dean’s Office team
Student ambassadors will be provided with:
- Name tag
- CASNR apparel

For more information

Contact Sue Ellen Pegg at 472-0615 or spegg2@unl.edu.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Student ID Number (8 digits)*

Major(s)*

Minor(s)*

Current Year in School*

Anticipated Graduation Year*

Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Hometown/State*

Year of High School Graduation*

Semester and Year You Entered the University of Nebraska-Lincoln*

Semester/Year, i.e. Fall 2016

Were you a*

Community College or Previous Institution Information (if applicable)

	Name	City/State
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What inspired you to fill out this application and what attracts you to the ambassador program?*

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What would you share with a prospective student about why they should enroll in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources?*

0/500

What top 3 strengths do you bring to the ambassador team?*

0/500

What is the best piece of advice you would share with incoming freshmen?*

0/500

If you are selected as an ambassador, where would your new commitment fit in your list of priorities? Please provide a list of your time commitments (job,school, judging teams, community activities, etc.) and order them based on priority.*

0/500

Please provide a resume

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Instructions:

It is important this application is filled out as completely as possible. Application and reference letters are used to select applicants for final interviews.

This application, along with the release form, reference forms and letters must be completed by 11:59pm March 1, 2025.

Two references must be included — one from an instructor or staff member in your academic major and the other from someone who knows you well that is not related to you (current or former supervisor, family friend, etc.). No references will be provided by the CASNR Dean’s Office Staff or from current ambassadors. Your references will automatically receive emails with the necessary materials when you submit your application.

Please enter the names and email addresses of your references below. They will notified automatically when you submit this form.

Reference Name 1*

First NameLast Name

Reference Email 1*

example@example.com

Reference Name 2*

First NameLast Name

Reference Email 2*

example@example.com

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Acts, students of the University of Nebraska have the right to inspect their files upon request. So that the person you have requested to write a letter of recommendation will know if their letter will beheld in confidence or if the letter will be open to your inspection upon your request, please mark one of the following statements. The waiving of your right to see this letter is not a requirement for consideration*

I understand that I have the right to inspect my file upon request. I hereby DO WAIVE my right of access to this letter of referenceI DO NOT waive my right of access to this letter of reference

By submitting this application, I hereby authorize the Dean’s Office of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources to verify my GPA, credit hours enrolled, and at least sophomore status. The selection criterion for CASNR ambassadors states that a student must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible to serve as an ambassador.