Purpose
- To recognize, engage, and share about our high-quality programs from the student perspective
- To create content that is meaningful to various target audiences
- To support enrollment outcomes by engaging students from inquiry through graduation
- To represent and highlight the diversity of our student population and target underrepresented groups
This project looks to support and recognize our high-caliber students and provide financial support in return for their knowledge, skills, and experiences in the program & in using social media.
Ambassador Benefits
Selected social media ambassadors would receive:
- A total of $1000 for the designated school year
- Funding will be provided in 2 installments of $500 ($500 upon acceptance, and $500 upon completion)
- COE/UH swag bag and/or attire
- Possible travel funding to attend statewide recruitment events, if applicable
- Professional development, leadership, and networking opportunities
- Opportunity to share feedback and insight to improve COE experiences for all students
2024-2025 SMAP Ambassadors
Ambassador Requirements
Chosen ambassadors are expected to complete the following:
- Create an ambassador profile to be featured on our College of Education Social Media Ambassador website
- Attend at least 1-2 recruitment events throughout the year to help promote, share, and engage with prospective students (college-wide or program-specific), that may be held during the daytime, evening, or on weekends
- Create at least 10 pieces of social media content (videos/stories/reels/podcasts) to share on COE social media(@uhmanoacoe) related to your COE program (e.g., Day in the Life, special event, collaboration, working w/students or peers, research).
- Develop one student-selected media blog on a COE-focused subject
- Create a “how-to” mini-lesson on a social media-based skill
- Attend initial training and quarterly ambassador virtual meetings to discuss program experiences & receive leadership and professional development opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be currently enrolled in an online, hybrid, or campus-based COE program (bachelor, master, doctoral, or certificate)
- Must be living in the state of Hawai’i (i.e., Hawai‘i – Big Island, Kaua‘i, Lānai, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu)
- Must be in good standing (e.g., coursework, fieldwork, professional dispositions)
- Must receive recommendation/support from their program advisor/coordinator to serve as the face/voice of their respective program
- Must have experience using one or more social media platforms
- Priority given to applicants who demonstrate the following traits: creative, highly motivated, energetic, dependable, knowledgable, is an effective communicator, and displays leadership potential
Application Requirements
- Submit application form (https://bit.ly/socialmediaambassadorapplication)
- Include intro video sharing about themselves, their program, and why they’d make a good ambassador
- Optional: Include social media profile or example of previously developed social media content
- Contact advisor/program faculty to complete the recommendation form: (https://bit.ly/socialmediaambassadorrecommendation)
Deadline to Apply: October 10, 2024
Have any questions or need assistance? Contact coeinfo@hawaii.edu