A Select Group of Ambassadors Leading Key Initiatives to Build Community, Facilitate Engagement, and Support Student Success Within the OU School of Computer Science
The Kerber Ambassadors are a select group of undergraduate student leaders in the School of Computer Science dedicated to building community and supporting student success. They help organize events, promote engagement, and represent the school to create a welcoming environment for both current and prospective students.
Their goal is to foster connection and leadership within the CS community. As peers who understand the student experience, ambassadors work to make your time at OU more engaging and rewarding.
Senior
B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Japanese
Senior
B.S. Computer Science
Sophomore
B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Mathematics
Sophomore
B.S. Computer Science
Here's What You Need to Know
The Kerber Ambassador Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students in the University of Oklahoma’s School of Computer Science to gain professional experience, support departmental initiatives, and help foster a welcoming environment for current and prospective students. Ambassadors serve as student representatives of the school, promoting community and engagement within the field of Computer Science.
Gain valuable experience in event planning, communication, and outreach - skills that are highly transferable to any career path
Build professional relationships with faculty, staff, and industry guests
Strengthen your resume with hands-on experience in social media management, public speaking, and student engagement
Develop leadership and collaboration skills through teamwork with fellow ambassadors
Represent the School of Computer Science and make a meaningful impact on the student experience
Relevant office experience
Ambassadors work 10 hours per week in a paid position at 0.25 FTE. Some of those hours are spent staffing the front desk in DEH 150, while the remaining hours are dedicated to events, meetings, outreach, and special projects. This appointment lasts one semester but can be extended.
Staffing the front desk in DEH 150 for a few hours per week to greet visitors, answer questions, and provide general information
Assisting with departmental events such as open houses, fairs, project showcases, guest speaker sessions, and industry visits
Representing the School at university events such as recruitment events
Helping plan and coordinate monthly student engagement activities and outreach programs including creating and distributing graphics/advertisements
Managing and updating website content and posting on departmental social media accounts
Attending regular meetings
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and fellow ambassadors to support the department’s goals
Working and coordinating CS student organizations as well as distributing advertisements/graphics for organization events
Collecting information for monthly newsletter and other materials for publication
This required course must be passed with a "B" grade or higher
Experience using Instagram, Discord, and LinkedIn, and other mediums for communication and outreach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience creating graphics for social media using tools like Canva or Adobe
Active involvement in student organizations
Familiarity with School of Computer Science programs, faculty, and resources
Interest in outreach, mentoring, or peer support initiatives
