The Department of Student Engagement employs over 80 student team members in a variety of roles that provide valuable hands-on experience, skill development, and a chance to contribute meaningfully to the UF community.

Positions Include

  • Bike Repair Mechanics (SG Bike Repair Shop)
  • Community & Belonging Ambassadors
  • Front Desk Assistants
  • GatorNights Staff
  • Graduate Assistants
  • Graphic Designers (SG Graphics and Copy Center)
  • Permit Managers
  • Print Lab Attendants (SG Print Lab)
  • SG Finance Assistants
  • Senate Secretaries
  • Student Engagement Ambassadors

Why work for us?

  • Gain practical skills valued by employers across all industries.
  • Build a professional network with peers, staff, and campus partners.
  • Access opportunities for mentorship and career readiness development.
  • Make a positive impact on student life.
  • Enjoy work schedules that support your success in and out of the classroom.

Student Engagement Ambassadors wearing their polos and smiling for the camera.

Student Engagement Ambassadors

The Student Engagement Ambassadors (SEA) serve as the ambassador organization for the area of Student Engagement. With the goal of helping students find their place on UF’s campus and supporting the missions of Student Engagement, the SEA team provides opportunities and services that support students in the journey to get connected, provide event management for various signature programs and campus traditions and promote experiential learning and campus involvement opportunities. Student leaders of the SEA team meet with individuals to coach them through campus opportunities, present to groups and classes on various topics, and help student organizations promote their membership opportunities.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

Individual Involvement Consultation (IIC)

With over 1,000 student organizations and many campus opportunities to explore, the Student Engagement Ambassadors will connect 1:1 with you for 30 minutes to help you navigate your involvement journey! Individual Involvement Consultations are a casual conversation that allows the ambassadors to learn more about your interests, passions, and hobbies to develop an action plan for you to utilize as you explore opportunities to become involved on campus.

Schedule an IIC!

Group Involvement Consultation (GIC) 

The Student Engagement Ambassadors are excited to host Group Involvement Consultations! Group Involvement Consultations are a collaborative way to help you discover ways to get involved at UF! These consultations are designed for small groups of students who are looking for guidance to navigate their involvement journey.

During Group Involvement Consultations, you'll:

  • Receive a resource guide highlighting campus involvement opportunities including student organizations, student employment opportunities, a mentorship program, upcoming events, and more!
  • Learn how to effectively use GatorConnect to explore student organizations and their upcoming events!
  • Build a personalized list of student organizations and other involvement opportunities that match your interests!

Register for a GIC!

Constitution Review (for Student Organizations)

A 15-minute consultation for student organization officers during re-registration. Our Student Engagement Ambassadors will review your organization’s constitution and provide feedback so that your constitution meets our office’s constitution requirements.

Request a Constitution Review

Presentations & Tabling

Classes, Student Organizations, and University Departments can request a presentation about involvement or specific topics regarding student organization management at UF. To request a Student Engagement Ambassador to present at your event or organization, please contact studentengagement@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Our Student Engagement Ambassadors also table at various events to discuss involvement opportunities for students at UF. To request a Student Engagement Ambassador to table at your event, please contact studentengagement@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Meet the 2025 - 2026 Student Engagement Ambassadors

Ben Stone

Ben Stone

JP Ricardo

JP Ricardo

Katie Hamilton

Katie Hamilton

Alan Chau

Alan Chau

Diego Leon

Diego Leon

Noelle Morey

Noelle Morey

Gaby Urdaneta

Gaby Urdaneta

Stella Defrain

Stella Defrain

Nyla Pierce

Nyla Pierre

Ketura Pierre Louis

Ketura Pierre Louis

Madalyn Kriesen Headshot

Madalyn Kriesen


Not Pictured:

Tyler Audino and Keira McGrath