INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Building 3, Room 103, Redwood City, CA, 94061, Tel: 1-650-381-3544 Fax: 1-650-381-3518 Email: caninternational@smccd.edu
In support of Cañada College’s vision and mission, the International Student Center uses core professional competencies
and best practices to provide individualized services for international students, so they can achieve their personal,
educational, and professional goals. The International Student Center also promotes understanding and respect for
diverse perspectives by providing college-wide opportunities for community engagement and cultural exchange.
The International Student Ambassador Program would enhance the personalized support services that our International
Student Center (ISC) strives for. The International Student Ambassador Program will:
1. Provide current international students opportunities to develop leadership skills, such as communication, time
management, organizational, and mentoring skills.
2. Pro
vide new international students with a peer support network to help them navigate a new environment and
to integrate international students into the larger college community. International student ambassadors serve
as role models for new students and foster a cycle of learning where international students share first-hand
experiences on how to succeed academically, socially, and even emotionally.
3. Pro
vide International Student Center staff with support in providing student-centered services to an increasing
population of incoming, current, and prospective international students. As the number of international
students continues to grow, international student ambassadors will assist in our goal of delivering high quality
and personalized attention for which ISC strives through its international programs.
The International Student Center is seeking International Student Ambassadors to work at least 5 hours per week
each. Student ambassadors will be paid $13.50 per hour.
To be eligible for the International Student Ambassador Program, students must:
• B
e a current Cañada College student,
• Enrolled in at least 12 credits,
• Have completed at least one semester at Cañada College,
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA, and
• Provide at least one recommendation by a Cañada faculty or staff member.
With direction from the International Program Manager, international student ambassador job responsibilities
include:
• Tak
e initiative in being knowledgeable about Cañada’s programs of study and student services offices.
• Answer incoming phone and email inquiries in the caninternational@smccd.edu
email account and forward specific
email inquiries to international student center staff, as needed.
• Gather content and write for The Olive Branch: International Student Newsletter.
• Post announcements on Facebook, with direct supervision from the International Program Manager.
• Serve as a peer mentor to a group of 5-10 new international students by meeting at least 3 times per semester.
• Assist International Student Center staff with various activities and events including but not limited to orientation,
campus visits by international visitors, campus tours for agents and prospective students, international student
workshops, and International Culture Exchange Club activities.
• Assist with preparation of international program documents, including acceptance packets, orientation documents,
and outreach materials.
• Participate in the college’s international education advisory board meetings.
• Complete clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, filing, and other tasks as assigned.