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Thunderbird Global Ambassadors

The Thunderbird Global Ambassadors program allows alumni to support and extend the School's recruitment efforts. Statistics show that the vast majority of Thunderbird's students first heard about Thunderbird from an alumnus.

Thunderbird Global Ambassadors (TGAs) work closely with the Thunderbird Recruiting Team to help spread the word about Thunderbird and share their experiences with prospective students. The Recruiting Team regularly connects prospective students with TGAs based on their work experience or geographical location. TGAs are also invited to help out at fairs during the worldwide MBA tours. In addition, they are encouraged to invite prospective students to attend First Tuesdays or other chapter events where they can get a chance to meet and speak with groups of alumni. The ultimate goal of the program is to encourage the prospective students to attend Thunderbird.

TGAs must be successfully employed, possess a positive attitude, and be willing to commit some time to help with Thunderbird's recruiting efforts. Thunderbird will provide TGAs with resources and information to help them prepare for interaction with prospective students.

Mission

Thunderbird Global Ambassadors partner with the Thunderbird Recruitment and Admissions team by representing the school and sharing their Thunderbird experience with prospective students around the world.

Benefit to Alumni

  • Increase the value of your degree by recruiting high caliber students to the School.
  • Give back to Thunderbird in a very unique way.
  • Stay informed about latest T-bird happenings.
  • Share your experiences and knowledge with prospective students.

Roles and Responsibilities

Thunderbird Global Ambassadors (TGAs) are asked to:

  • Respond to inquiries from prospective students in a timely manner
  • Represent the Thunderbird community in a positive manner
  • When appropriate, invite prospective students to Thunderbird events in their area (i.e. First Tuesdays)
  • Notify Recruitment and Admissions team of upcoming events that may be appropriate for prospective students to attend
  • When possible, assist Recruitment and Admissions team at recruitment events in their area (i.e. fairs, information sessions, etc.)
  • Refer any unknown questions to Recruitment and Admissions (admissions@thunderbird.edu or 800-457-6966)
  • Inform TGA program coordinator of any personal updates (location, email, employment, etc.)
  • Provide feedback about prospective students to Recruitment and Admissions

Thunderbird Recruitment and Admissions will:

  • Introduce prospective students who have asked to meet alumni to TGA
  • Connect all admitted students to TGA
  • Inform and invite TGA to attend appropriate recruitment events in their area (i.e. fairs, information sessions, etc.)
  • Provide regular program updates and general programs training


Apply to the Thunderbird Global Ambassador Program ►

To find out more about the Thunderbird Global Ambassador program, contact the program coordinator, Bell B. at: bell.b@thunderbird.edu or 602-978-7058