Become a PNW New Hire Ambassador – Pilot Applications Now Open!

Dear Colleagues:

As part of the Excellence Evolving 2025-2030 Enhance Quality of Place Goal, the implementation team is thrilled to launch the PNW New Staff Hire Ambassador Pilot Program – and we are looking for passionate staff members like you to get involved!

What are we looking for in an Ambassador?

• At least one year of benefit-eligible employment with PNW
• Most recent performance assessment of Meets/Exceeds Expectations
• Good people skills – friendly, welcoming, positive
• Good knowledge of the major divisions/departments at PNW
• Has a passion for helping others
• Professional workplace behaviors
• Good attendance, follow-through, and commitment
• Is seeking leadership and networking opportunities
• Some flexibility with schedule (can be away from office for short period of time)

Is supervisor support/approval required?

• Yes

What is the time commitment?

• We are estimating approximately 6 hours over the new hire’s first six months
  • Two hours on the new hire’s start date (in person)
  • 1 hour at the end of week one (can be virtual)
  • 1 hour at the end of months 1, 3 and 6 (can be virtual)

What’s in it for you?

• Make a meaningful impact: Help new colleagues feel welcomed, supported, and connected from day one.
• Expand your campus network: Connect across departments, break down silos, and meet peers you might not otherwise work with.
• Develop your leadership & mentorship skills: Share your institutional insight and champion PNW’s community culture.

What types of tasks will you be doing?

• Give new employees a brief tour, visiting popular locations
• Assist new hire with securing ID badge, parking permit, keys, computer credentials
• Assist new hire with logging into their computer, accessing their email, accessing their onboarding course and signing up for Alert Me
• Check in at the end of Week 1 and answer questions; check in on progress with their onboarding course
• Check in at the end of Month 1, Month 3, Month 6

Will I receive training?

• Absolutely!

Would you like to become a New Staff Hire Ambassador?

Fill Out the New Hire Ambassador Interest Form

For questions, please contact Emily McGuire (mcguir27@purdue.edu).  Thank you for helping us make PNW an even more welcoming, connected place to work!