International Engagement Ambassadors

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. The Faculty of Business & Law are seeking to recruit International Engagement Ambassadors to support new PG International students by providing welfare checks, guidance, advice and referrals to appropriate University support teams. Applicants are invited from current PG international Manchester Met students from the Faculty of Business and Law. Each International Ambassador will work with a dedicated department or school and with the Head of International. This is an excellent opportunity for students to build their CVs further, use their personal experience, and positively impact their peers. You will be expected to lead discussions, share ideas around your experiences, and signpost students to the support provided by the University. You will also be part of the international meetings to provide feedback to Faculty. Duties may include:

• Providing welfare checks at two points of the semester;
• Supporting off campus visits;
• Providing information and guidance at events, on promotional stands and through peer-to-peer activities, e.g. international week and induction;
• Collaborating with staff from across the University and specifically, the international leads, Head of International and Faculty Head of PG and the Student Experience Officers;
• Attending training and debriefs where you will receive support, resources, and feedback;
• Signposting students to specialists and further support provided by the University;
• Developing promotional materials (such as articles, blogs, videos or media articles) by collecting testimonials and feedback from students;
• Work on additional activities and events if & when required, for example 'week6';
• Attending Virtual Open Days and Visit Days to speak to prospective students about your experiences.
• Research and data collection for a variety of projects.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview (taking place mid January 2025). Dates of Work: end of January 2025 - End of April 2025 Hours: to be discussed and agreed around timetable but will typically be 10 hours per week, but can be up to 16 hours where needed. Training: will take place on during the first couple of weeks work. Five reasons to become an International Engagement Ambassador
• Increased employability prospects through further enhancement of CV.
• Networking skills and building links with a wide range of stakeholders across the University.
• Personal and professional development through increased confidence, development of communication skills, commercial awareness, creativity, teamwork and leadership.
• Mentoring abilities through involvement in delivering advice and guidance in a peer-to-peer setting and supporting students in their placement search.
• Project management experience through the contribution towards the planning and delivery of activities.
  
  This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the following requirements -
• Current International Postgraduate taught Manchester Met student from the Business or Law School. You must state your programme and level of study in your application form and confirm that you started your studies in September 2024.
• You will be an enthusiastic individual who is keen to be a role model for both Manchester Metropolitan University and your Faculty. We are looking for team players keen to work with other colleagues from across the University to create an excellent students experience for international students. The role requires you to have close contact with a wide variety of students and so you must be friendly, approachable, and non-judgmental in order for students to feel that the learning environment is a safe place.
• You must be committed to attending your sessions, planning time, training and debriefs.