Matador Ambassadors

As part of the Admissions, Recruitment, and Outreach team, Matador Ambassadors help expand prospective and existing student awareness of the educational opportunities offered at Arizona Western College. Matador Ambassadors help with: advising students through the admissions process; hosting and attending educational events on and off campus; and conducting presentations when needed.

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What We Do

Matador Ambassadors receive the training and guidance to help develop skills used to attract prospective students and provide encouragement for new students. We participate in events and activities that help promote AWC including:

  • Campus tours
  • College fairs
  • School visits and classroom presentations
  • Campus and community events
  • Ground-breaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies
  • Welcome Center assistance

Matador Ambassadors are given various opportunities to develop and demonstrate their unique leadership skills. In order to further develop these skills and build a strong sense of communication and teamwork, Matadors Ambassadors participate in the following:

  • Attend weekly meetings
  • Attend Ambassador training prior to each semester
  • Participate in campus-wide activities
  • Uphold the AWC Code of Conduct

Training

Training is conducted through a summer program. Training will empower and enable you to help promote the values of AWC, understand the programs and services offered, successfully conduct campus tours, answer general questions about AWC, and lots more!

Benefits

You determine what your results will be from this experience. The best results can be accomplished with a positive attitude and active involvement. Be prepared to build your self-esteem and self-confidence, become part of a team, network with campus administrators and community members, develop outstanding presentation and leadership skills, and be recognized because of your work!

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must:

  • Be a current AWC student or incoming AWC student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Complete the FAFSA Application online at FAFSA.gov
  • Enroll in at least 12 credits to be eligible for a scholarship ($650 per semester)
  • Be available for a 2 week pre-semester training in the summer, one day training in January and weekly meetings throughout each semester in the program

Process

The selection process takes place during the summer for fall and in December for spring. To apply for the program you will need to:

  • Complete the Matador Ambassador Program Application
  • Email your resume, and unofficial transcript (high school transcript for incoming students, AWC transcript for current students) to Biridiana.Martinez@azwestern.edu
  • Participate in an in-person or zoom interview