Student Ambassador Training UK Student Recruitment & Outreach Richard Kennett Director of UK Student Recruitment, Outreach and Admissions 24 November 2012

Programme Introduction to the Recruitment and Outreach Team Presentation Skills Health & Safety Equality & Diversity Child Protection and challenging behaviour Promoting Southampton Criminal Records Bureau check

Introduction to the UK Recruitment & Outreach Team

UK Recruitment and Outreach Team Richard Kennett Director of UK Student Recruitment & Outreach Jayne Pennington Senior Administrative Officer Andrea Bell Senior Administrative Officer Hayley Prince Administrative Officer

UK Recruitment and Outreach Team Kirsten Wythe Outreach Strand Leader Laura Ahern Outreach Strand Leader Muniza Siddiqui Outreach Strand Leader

UK Recruitment and Outreach Team Kate Bartlett Outreach Strand Leader Vicki Jordan Outreach Strand Co-ordinator Claire Taylor Administrative Officer Naomi McGrew Outreach Strand Co-ordinator Tian Barratt Outreach Strand Co-ordinator Tanya Palmer Student Ambassadors Co-ordinator Dr Jo Corsi Outreach Strand Leader

UK Recruitment and Outreach Team Gail Alani UK Student Recruitment Manager Lydia Powell Student Recruitment Events Officer Chris Fuller Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer Paul Drinkwater Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer Claire Johnson Student Finance Outreach Officer

UK Recruitment and Outreach aims –To attract suitably qualified students from non- traditional backgrounds with the potential to succeed, who may not be considering higher education or Southampton, to the University of Southampton –To raise the profile of the University of Southampton amongst prospective students, their parents, teachers and careers advisors in order to increase applications from high achieving students

Ambassador roles

The Student Ambassador role we have recruited for is: 1.General Student Ambassador this roles covers supporting a variety of events on and off campus e.g. taster days, assemblies, workshops HE/Careers Fairs, Open Days, campus tours and mentoring opportunities on programmes such as the Southampton Junior University scheme.

Ambassador roles How does the programme work? Training for the various roles Recruitment and Outreach Team will process CRB checks (overseas students will also need letters of good conduct) Members of the Recruitment and Outreach Team will contact you via regarding work through the list You decide if you can attend and get back to us Attend event, normally with another ambassador, or with a member of staff Get paid an hourly rate We will arrange transport or reimburse your costs (keep any tickets or receipts)

Graduate Passport A points-based achievement record that recognises and rewards students for activities carried out in addition to the course. Being a Student Ambassador gains you 15 points and the potential to gain more by taking part in various activities with your full name and student ID number to sign up to one of the sessions or check out the

Ambassador roles Good time management is crucial! Remember to set aside time for Your attendance at lectures, seminars, workshops and placements Supporting work that needs to be done in your own time, bearing in mind hand-in dates Paid employment and any volunteer commitments you have made Relaxation Sleep!

Any questions?