Applications are accepted through the Career Center Cardinal Career Link.
The undergraduate fellows in the Miller College of Business represent the college to prospective business students and their families. These students work for the Office of Student Success and Engagement, representing the college internally and at Cardinal Preview Days, admission events, and special programs. The undergraduate fellowship is the most prestigious position/scholarship granted to a Miller College upperclassman. This position serves as the “student face and voice” of Miller College and represents Miller students to outside constituents.
Fellowship Responsibilities
The undergraduate fellow works with the Miller College Student Success and Engagement office ten hours per week. The primary duty of the fellow is to meet with prospective students and their family members during their visit to campus. Participation in Preview Days, admission events, and Miller College special events, including May Commencement, are also required. Participation in these events may range from attendance to presenting to a large group. Please note: Many events occur on Saturdays.
Award
Undergraduate Fellows earn $4,000 ($2,000 fall semester and $2,000 spring semester) for the academic year in the form of receiving scholarship money. In addition to tuition assistance, an hourly wage may also be provided for time spent on Miller College duties based on the current budget available.
The appointments are announced and begin late in spring semester.
Qualifications
To be eligible to apply for the position, you must:
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Have a declared Miller College major.
- Achieved junior standing by fall of the application year.
- Completed at least one semester of on-campus enrollment at Ball State University.
- Bring excellent communication skills to meetings with high school students, as well as their parents/guardians, in individual meetings and large group presentations.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Ball State and Miller College of Business programs and opportunities.
Requirements of the Position
The undergraduate fellow must:
- Serve as a Miller College Junior Marshal during May Commencement of the current year.
- Be on campus, performing duties, and enrolled at Ball State for fall and spring semesters.
- Represent Miller College to internal and external constituents.
- Have no outside employment during the fellowship period.
- Work Saturday Admissions Preview and Admitted Student Day events.
- Assist the overall operation of the Office of Student Success and Engagement as time permits.
How to Apply
Visit Cardinal Career Link to apply. Applications are usually accepted during the application period in January and February each year.
Selection
The Office of Studen6t Success and Engagement will select the undergraduate fellows on the basis of application data and a personal interview/presentation.
For more information, contact Kathy Maple, Associate Director of Assessment and Student Engagment.