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Student Ambassadors

The College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) Ambassador program is a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about their studies in CSBS and want to share that passion by connecting with prospective and current students, alumni and donors both in person and through social media. Ambassadors attend and help with campus projects to spread the word about majors and opportunities in CSBS.

Earn money for working with CSBS
Student Ambassadors will be paid $15 per hour and expect to work approximately 10 hours per month during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. Additional hours may be available during the summer and during busy times.

#bethesolution and Be an Ambassador!

  • Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student
  • Must be registered for courses (full or part-time) in Fall and Spring semester (students graduating in fall semester are not eligible - must have a full year left)
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standards with the University of Utah
  • Be a declared major in the College of Social & Behavioral Science

Time Commitment

  • Ambassadors can expect to work approximately 10 hours per month.
  • Time commitment is dictated by events during the Fall and Spring semesters (evening and weekend events expected as well)
  • New Student Orientations during June and July provides an additional opportunity and is an optional program 


CSBS Ambassador Team Meetings

  • 1-2 hours per month instead of 1-3 for team meetings
  • Take out spring semester social


Fall Semester Retreat

  • The Ambassadors will have a 3 hour retreat just before the start of Fall 2025.


Spring Semester Social

  • Near end of Spring semester (based on schedule)


Duties:

  • Representing the University of Utah and the College of Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) at recruitment and campus events
  • Planning, promoting and increasing involvement in student events and opportunities
  • Working with students to promote student success through events, group meetings, and tutoring
  • Providing feedback on university, college and department initiatives
  • Participating in occasional photo shoots for promotional materials for the College of Social & Behavioral Science
  • Information sharing with prospective students and parents (in person and through email and social media) relating to the University of Utah and the College of Social & Behavioral Science's academic programs, faculty, physical facilities, social opportunities and student services
  • Attending required monthly meetings
  • Using CSBS social media by taking pictures, using Instagram and Facebook stories and contributing to posts in order to share information widely
  • Attending special alumni events such as: dean’s distinguished speaker series, scholarship receptions and award ceremonies
  • Meeting with alumni and donors to help secure gifts that support student scholarships
  • Overall, demonstrating sincerity, enthusiasm, credibility, interested and helpfulness in all aspects of the Student Ambassador position

Application Cycle for Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Ambassador Applications

  • Dec 1, 2025: Applications Open
  • February 1, 2026: Applications Close
  • Feb 16-27, 2026: Select applicants invited to interview
  • March 2026: Selection notifications

 

Apply to be an ambassador for the 2026-2027 academic year! 


Questions? Contact a program coordinator today!
Ally Marringa  – Director of Student Services - ally.marringa@csbs.utah.edu

 

Meet our 2025-2026 Ambassadors

 


Ashley Carras

(LEAD AMBASSADOR)

Majors: Human Development & Family Studies and Psychology 

Minor: Human Factors Certificate


Bridget Voortmeyer
(LEAD AMBASSADOR )

Majors: Environmental & Sustainability Studies & Geography 

Certificate: GIS 


Lily Donis

(Lead Ambassador)

Majors: Health, Society & Policy

Minor: Psychology and Sociology


RG Simbiak

Pronouns: She/her

Majors: Health Society & Policy and Communications 


Sydney Franks

Majors: Criminology and Psychology 


Jasmine Malhi

Majors: Psychology



Tyson Guymon
 

Majors: Psychology

Minors: Korean & Korean Studies


Dua Khan

Majors: Psychology

Minors: Human Development & Family Studies


Past Ambassador Teams

2024-2025 Student Ambassador Team2023-2024 Student Ambassador Team | 2022-2023 Student Ambassador Team
2021-2022 Student Ambassador Team2020-2021 Student Ambassador Team | 2019-2020 Student Ambassador Team
2018-2019 Student Ambassador Team | 2017-2018 Student Ambassador Team2016-2017 Student Ambassador Team  
2015-2016 Student Ambassador Team

Last Updated: 8/29/25