Progression

As Ambassadors progress through the scheme, they are entrusted with additional responsibilities which offer greater chances for personal development and the development of leadership skills. Below is a brief overview of the progression process, followed by a more in-depth overview of each position. 

When an Ambassador joins the scheme, they start out as an Associate Ambassador. After having worked 5 hours in a single semester, Associates are promoted to Junior Ambassadors, which is a paid position. Associates are responsible for monitoring when they have reached the 5 hour mark and contacting the Principal Ambassador at princamb@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Promotions from Junior to Senior Ambassador are decided on a case-by-case basis, and there is no set number of hours for promotion. Such promotions are based on a combination of the quantity and quality of hours worked, engagement and enthusiasm in their duties, as well as feedback from University staff and the Principal Team. 

Any Ambassador (i.e. Associates, Juniors, and Seniors) may apply for a position on the Principal Team, but Associates in their first year of study will not be considered. 

Promotions are on a rolling basis, and Ambassadors may be promoted at any point during the year. Applications for the Principal Team open during the middle of the second semester.

Associate Ambassador

The majority of Ambassadors join the Scheme as Associates. This is a voluntary position, allowing Ambassadors to acquire the knowledge and skills that they will use later down the line.

Junior Ambassador

The responsibility of a Junior remain largely the same as an Associate, but this is a paid position. Juniors are placed on a Flexible Worker contract with Admissions. 

Postgraduate students, and students on the William & Mary Joint Degree Programme, automatically join the Scheme as Juniors to account for the fact that they are at St Andrews for a shorter period of time. 

Senior Ambassador

Seniors are entrusted with a greater degree of responsibility. This may include being shadowed by Associate and Junior Ambassadors on Town and Hall tours. They may also act as points of contact for less experienced Ambassadors on Visiting Days. 

Principal Team

The Principal Team is the Student Ambassador leadership team. These positions are the most senior University-appointed student positions. The Principal Team is comprised of 7 Ambassadors, led by the Principal Ambassador and each overseeing a different area of the Scheme, namely: Admissions Tours, Hall tours, Access and Widening Participation, Training and Visitor Experience, Marketing, and Ask a Student. Members of the team are appointed by Admissions following a written application and interview process.