Student
Ambassadors
As an ambassador for the UT College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll be able to engage with prospective students on a one-on-one basis, providing an individualized experience for students regarding their academic and extracurricular interests. The interdisciplinary nature of the college allows student ambassadors to learn about various programs offered by the college as well as how to develop leadership and team-based skills.
Applications Are Now Open!
Please read the information below carefully before applying:
We are seeking our next group of ambassadors for 2026-2027 academic year. CAS Ambassadors serve for recruitment and education efforts with the College of Arts and Sciences.
Primary responsibilities:
- Attend Admissions events on behalf of CAS (virtually and in person)
- This includes being present at weekend events
- Assist with college recruitment and retention efforts
- Full participation in all Ambassador training
- Provide the Dean with feedback and student perspectives
- Travel within the state to recruitment events
- Participate in social media takeover Tuesday once per semester
- Participation in the INPG 412 class in the spring semester
- Some work in the CAS Advising Office a minimum of 2 hours per week
Desired qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Public speaking experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Independence, punctuality, and reliability
Applicants must have successfully completed one semester of coursework in CAS with at least a 2.75 GPA at the time of application. Applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students with a declared primary major in CAS.
There is a mandatory training class (INPG 412) in the spring 2026 semester, and a two-day training in August. August training dates will be the week prior to classes. Applicants unable to attend these training sessions will not be selected.
The CAS Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to gain professional experience by serving as official representatives of the college. For that reason, other requirements include:
- Minimum commitment of 45 hours per semester (On average 3 hours per week—including training and travel)
- Ambassadors will be required to provide tour times for a minimum of 2 days per week and 1 hour per shift.
- Working nights and weekends when required for recruitment events.
- Close communication with the department/program of your major
- Strong ethical character when sharing information on behalf of the college.
- Responsible use of digital communications, including email and social media
CAS Ambassadors receive the following benefits for their hard work and service:
- CAS Ambassadors will be paid $15.00/hour
- CAS Ambassador gear
- Showcase on the college website
- Professional and leadership development
Applications are now open. For additional information, contact Tony Schnadelbach, jschnade@utk.edu.
Student Ambassadors
Ainsley Bell
Madison Black
Adeline Brown
Aden Brown
Grace Cooper
Madison Ellis
Jesse Evans
Kyndal Hazen
Claire Hill
Kinsley Holder
Kate Holloway
Nyla Jones
Morgan Loftin
Sophia Marcigliano
Mariah Mondragon
Kendyl Moore-Taliaferro
Afia Opoku
Aastha Oza
Anna Kate Paris
Samuel Pomeroy
Ayah Rassul
Ava Reed
Cameron Roney
Caitlin Ryan
Apeksha Sawarkar
Madeleine Sorrell
Hayley Sparkman
