College Summit Alumni Ambassador Leadership Development Training Program

What is the Alumni Ambassador Program:

College Summit recognizes that Alumni are critical to the long term success of getting more students into college.  We want to identify and develop our most passionate and highly respected Alumni to become “Ambassadors” of our mission and lead the movement to ensure that every student has the support and tools necessary to make it to, and through college. 

The program seeks to recruit and train alumni who are passionate about serving others, and willing to embrace the responsibility of what it means to be a leader.  They must be committed to their  personal and professional development and firmly believe that their skills, talents and time can have a significant impact on building a college going culture in their community.  Many alumni will enter the program, yet only those who successfully complete the necessary requirements will be awarded the distinction of Alumni Ambassador.

Who is eligible to apply? 

Graduating high school seniors:     Class of 2011
Students graduating from high school in one of the following regions: South Carolina, Florida, Connecticut, Southern California, Indiana, District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

What are the Benefits of Participation?

-First priority consideration for Alumni Leader the following summer 
-Create a quality resume
-Develop effective communication and public speaking skills
-Gain valuable training to support a successful transition to college
-Develop leadership skills through training and practical application 
-Network and develop relationships with Alumni from throughout the region
-Participate in 20+ hrs of community service to apply for scholarships, internships, fraternities, sororities and other campus leadership opportunities and extra-curricular activities
-Gain valuable career guidance and support
-Play a critical role in building a college-going culture and increasing the college enrollment rates in ones’ community

How to apply:

Application Process Launch  February 14, 2011
Priority Deadline  March 14, 2011
Final Deadline  April  14, 2011
Alumni Ambassador Program Selections Announced, along with dates and location of training. April 29, 2011

Documents required for applying:  

1.    Resume
When completing the application be prepared to answer the following questions:
-Why do you want to be an Alumni Ambassador?
-Self Advocate: Why should you be selected to be an Alumni Ambassador?
-What college going activities have you helped plan, organize or implement during the past school year?
-Describe what you would do and how you would motivate students to submit applications to college and complete their FAFSA forms.
-Please list any extra-curricular activities or volunteer work that you have done this school year, along with the number of hrs.

When applying, be sure to select the Alumni Ambassador role for the region where you are graduating from.

To apply, please click on the link and select your region:

Apply to be an Alumni Ambassador

For questions about how to apply in your region contact:
Florida, Jonathan Carmenate, Regional Associate jcarmenate@collegesummit.org

South Carolina, David Howard, Operations Associate dhoward@collegesummit.org

Indiana, Shondelle Edmonds, Operations Associate sedmonds@collegesummit.org

Southern California, Connecticut, or DC, MD, VA:  Darin Kenley, National Director of Alumni Affairs, dkenley@collegesummit.org

Alumni Ambassador Candidate Selection Criteria:

Student’s ability to attend training and complete service based on geographic location.
Passion for Supporting Others
Ability to Self-Advocate
Creativity and Resourcefulness
Commitment to working hard and producing results
Demonstration of past Leadership
Constant Learner
(Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of Training and 20 hours of Service to be a Certified Alumni Ambassador)

Program Structure and Requirements:

2-Day Leadership Development Training  (In Person) (16 hrs)    Summer 2011

Leadership Development Training
-(In-person or via conference call)  (2hrs)    Fall 2011

Leadership Development Training
-(In-person or via conference call)  (2hrs)    Spring 2012

Structured Engagement Activities 
-(20hrs)    Fall 2011 /Winter Break /Spring 2012

Must participate in 6 of 8 monthly check in/planning  calls
- Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

(20 hours of Training and 20 hours of Service are required to complete the program.)