The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics is seeking motivated, passionate, and personable ambassadors for the 2023-24 academic year! As an ambassador, you will be one of the first AAE representatives that prospective families and students meet with as they learn about the program at Purdue. You will also represent the AAE program at various campus events and develop long-lasting professional relationships with various AAE staff members. This position provides the opportunity to build skills in communication, teamwork, organization, oral presentation, and leadership. 

Expectations:

• Ambassadors will attend a mandatory training session at the beginning of each semester.
• Ambassadors will participate in approximately 6-8 activities each semester.
• Ambassadors are flexible, as schedules may fluctuate from week to week.
• Ambassadors are regularly available throughout the semester. Numerous events and presentations often take place during the middle or near the end of the semester.
• Ambassadors are professional, knowledgeable, and positive role models at all times.
• Ambassadors are expected to be regularly checking the Ambassador Teams Channel for added events. These can be added at any time during the academic year.
• Ambassadors are expected to be responsive to emails and Ambassador Teams messages.
• Duties as an AAE Ambassador would take precedence over representing the College of Engineering/Office of Future Engineers Office. 

Activities may include:

• Represent AAE at school-sponsored events (such as Outstanding Aerospace Engineers Award Banquet, Industrial Advisory Council events, etc.).
• Provide tours for Alumni, guests, and prospective students/families.
• Give presentations during AAE information sessions/tours for Purdue’s for Me and Introducing Purdue.
• Serve as a host for visitors to Purdue and the AAE department.
• Provide brief/basic advising to prospective and current students.
• Assist with internal AAE presentations (ENGR 13100, Office of Future Engineers, etc.).
• Participate in seminars as requested (talk about student orgs, your specialization, etc.).
• Serve as a general resource and role-model for all AAE students. 

Minimum qualifications:

• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Be admitted to AAE AND be enrolled as a second semester sophomore or higher AND graduating in May 2023 or later.
• Ability to give public presentations, sometimes to groups as large as 200.
• The ability to easily begin and maintain professional conversations with those interested in AAE (prospective students, staff, faculty, or industry professionals), or the willingness to develop this skill.
• A sense of personal responsibility for and pride in Purdue and the AAE program. 

As a result of participating, Ambassadors will...

• Improve their marketability to future employers by developing leadership, communication, team, and organization skills!
• Utilize networking opportunities with AAE staff, faculty, and industry professionals!
• Have the opportunity to give back to the AAE program.
• Recruit new students to the AAE program by describing the challenges and opportunities that exist within Purdue AAE! 

Does this opportunity sound like a good fit for you?

If so, please click here to fill out the Qualtrics application and attach your resume. The applications and resumes will be accepted until Friday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. EST. Interviews will be held during the first week of class.