TUP Graduate Student Ambassador
The Top University Preparatory Program (TUP) offers a TUP Graduate Student Ambassador position for full-time University of Rochester graduate students. Responsibilities include providing communication support between TUP students and the UR Community and assisting TUP students with their academic records and UR online portal applications such as with ISO, UHS, and URStudent. Additionally, TUP Ambassadors support TUP students with their academic study through tutoring or mentoring sessions. Typical modes of student interaction may be in-person, remote meetings, or by email.
About Top University Preparatory Program (TUP)
The TUP is a program run through the University of Rochester’s Writing, Speaking and Argument Program. The program offers courses fall and spring semester to non-matriculated Chinese students who are preparing for future college admission. While enrolled in TUP, students are completing their last year of high school.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Specific duties for fall semester:
- Assist students with UR email/duo set-up.
- Assist students with ISO portal Compass navigation and registration.
- Assist students with UHS portal Connect set-up.
- Assist students with transcript retrieval.
- Offer students weekly tutoring or mentoring office hours.
- Support and work with fellow TUP Ambassadors.
- Bi-weekly meetings with TUP Director.
Specific duties for spring semester:
- Assist students with compiling their tax forms.
- Assist students with submitting materials for SEVIS transfer-out record transfer.
- Assist students with transcript retrieval.
- Offer students weekly tutoring or mentoring office hours.
- Support and work with fellow TUP Ambassadors.
- Bi-weekly meetings with TUP Director.
Compensation
Graduate Student Ambassador compensation is $18 an hour. Candidates should expect to work a minimum of 5 hours per week and not to exceed 15 hours per week.
Application
Applications are ongoing.
To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to TUP Director Paige Sloan (paige.sloan@rochester.edu).
Your letter of interest should highlight your experience in working with international students and your ability to serve as a student advisor.
TUP expects to hire 1-3 TUP Graduate Student Ambassadors per academic year.
If you would like to learn more about the TUP Program and the TUP Graduate Student Ambassador position, please contact TUP Director, Paige Sloan (paige.sloan@rochester.edu) to schedule an appointment.
The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled