International Ambassadors
International Ambassadors (IA) are student representatives who support international students within Roger Williams University’s campus community. IAs are students who assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students, helping them integrate into the campus culture and navigate any challenges they may face.
International Ambassadors’ Role at RWU
International Ambassadors play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for international students, helping them succeed academically, socially, and culturally. They contribute to creating a sense of community and serve as valuable resources for both international and domestic students alike.
International Ambassadors….
- Assist during International Orientation (Late August): Ambassadors assist in organizing orientation programs for new international students, providing them with information about the campus, academic resources, student services, and RWU’s clubs and organizations.
- Organize Student Activities: Ambassadors encourage international student involvement by organizing events and activities open to all students that celebrate diverse backgrounds. These activities can be cultural awareness programs, workshops, or social gathering that encourage interaction and understanding among International students.
- Act as Peer Mentors: Ambassadors provide guidance on academic matters, campus resources, and cultural adaptation. They are also able to offer advice on choosing courses, time management, study techniques, and connecting with academic advisors. They also collaborate directly with RWU’s Peer Mentor staff and other student leaders on campus.
- Act as Advocates: Ambassadors serve as a liaison between international students and the University administration. IA’s should become aware of their mentees’ experiences, perspectives and concerns to be able to provide effective mentorship, as well as be able to communicate these concerns to the appropriate staff members. International Ambassadors are a crucial point of contact for ongoing support and guidance for new International students and act to improve support programs in the ISSS office.
International Ambassadors
Aabla Eshete - aeshete329@g.rwu.edu
Abida Mohammady - amohammady429@g.rwu.edu
Daniella Hernandez - dhernandez094@g.rwu.edu
Fatima Sheikh - fsheikh584@g.rwu.edu
Kirill Lazebnyy - klazebnyy271@g.rwu.edu
Shari Risi - srisi975@g.rwu.edu
Graduate Assistants
Angélica Acosta Berrios - aacosta353@g.rwu.edu
Daniel Romero - dromero933@g.rwu.edu
ISSS Staff
Ryan Monahan, Senior Advisor, Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) - rmonahan@rwu.edu, (401) 254-3400
Office email and phone number:
international@rwu.edu
+1 (401) 254-3400
IA Job Requirements and Application
Reporting directly to the Senior Advisor of International Student and Scholar Services, International Ambassadors (IAs) serve as a multifaceted asset to the Center for Student Academic Success.
Applicants should submit a Resume, and the contact information for one (1) Professional Reference (please include full name, your relationship to the person, a contact number, and an active email address. Must be connected to RWU). Please follow the below link to complete the online International Ambassador application.
International Ambassador Application
2024 Application & Fall Start Timeline
- Application deadline: March 29th
- Group Process & Interviews: April 14th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Decisions: Week of April 15th
- Training Start: August 15th (arrive at RWU)
- International Orientation for New Students: Beginning Monday, August 19th
Primary Responsibilities
- International Student Mentorship:
- Assist Senior Advisor with advising and mentoring international students.
- Provide guidance on academic matters, campus resources, and cultural adaptation.
- Advise mentees on academic matters.
- Assist Senior Advisor with organizing and administering events for international students.
- Field questions concerning academic resources and university policies.
- International Orientation:
- Assist with airport/train station pickups; transportation to RWU.
- Assist with professional presentations, shopping trips, tours, etc.
- Assist with airport/train station pickups; transportation to RWU.
- Administrative:
- Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Senior Advisor.
- Assist with restocking of office supplies as necessary.
- Encourage international student involvement by organizing events and activities open to all students that celebrate diverse backgrounds.
- Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Senior Advisor.
- Community Engagement:
- Plan and implement events for the International Student Services office.
- Assist with the operation of the Global Scholars Program, a weekly one-hour class (zero credits).
- Global Scholars Program:
- Create and present at least one presentation related to life as an international student.
- Create and present at least one presentation related to life as an international student.
Expectations and Preferred Skills
- Maintain satisfactory academic and conduct standing.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality policies (and sign confidentiality agreement) when working with students and accessing student records.
- Arrive a couple of weeks prior to the start of Fall semester for training and orientation, dates will be specified upon hiring.
- Possess and share knowledge of RWU campus resources and departments.
Preferred, but not Required, Skills: - Ability to be authorized for University van use. See the Motor Vehicle Policy (important: U.S. license must have been valid for 3 years)
- Ability to use programs such as Canva, Illustrator, Photo Shop, etc. to create flyers and other promotional materials.
- Ability to speak another language besides English.
- Experience living abroad.