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. Typical modes of student interaction may be in-person, remote meetings, or by email.

About 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 will include the following:

  • More largely, a TUP Graduate Student Ambassador assists with communication between TUP students and the UR Community.

Specific duties for fall semester:

  • Assist with UR email/duo set-up.
  • Assist with ISO portal Compass navigation and registration.
  • Assist with UHS portal Connect set-up.
  • Assist with compiling student S/F requests.
  • Assist with student transcript retrieval.
  • Bi-weekly meetings with TUP Director.

Specific duties for spring semester:

  • Assist with compiling student tax forms.
  • Assist with submitting materials for SEVIS transfer-out record transfer.
  • Assist with compiling student S/F requests.
  • Assist with student transcript retrieval.
  • Bi-weekly meetings with TUP Director

Compensation

The pay 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 due by August 5, 2024

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 mentor.

TUP expects to hire 1-2 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