Buckeye Ambassadors
Meet Our Team!
Karlie Marlatt
Student Lead
Hometown: Marysville
Pronouns: she / her
Major: English with Business Minor
Graduation Year: 2023
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Tour multiple campuses! When you find the right one it will feel like home."
Dina Bahani
Hometown: Hilliard
Pronouns: she / her
Major: Biology
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Always follow your gut, but be opened minded and willing to explore different pathways. Ask questions, look at your options, explore campuses, and make final decisions based on what you think is best for you."
Trisha Butterfield
Hometown: Bucyrus
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Business
Graduation Year: 2024
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Pay attention to information and how to use Buckeye Link and the OSU website."
Madalyn Hartley
Hometown: Fredericktown
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Biology
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Don’t be afraid to ask questions during your campus tour."
Sophia Kuhn
Hometown: Westerville
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Biology
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "It’s not as scary as it seems ."
Troy Likens
Hometown: Cardington
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Engineering Technology
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Keep your mind open. I understand there’s that one college that looks perfect but always have a backup plan. You never know what could happen."
Margaret McCall
Hometown: Marion
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Education
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "There is a lot of information thrown at you, but it is not as overwhelming as one might think."
Nicholas Poulin
Hometown: Marengo
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Explore your options and choose what will give you the best learning experience."
Maria Ruano
Hometown: Delaware
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Graduation Year: 2024
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Do not settle for what others expect of you, keep looking until you find the right place that will offer you the career of your dreams. Be open-minded, visit different colleges, ask questions, and make sure you follow your instincts."
Brady Sexton
Hometown: South Point
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Mechanical engineering
Graduation Year: 2026
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Don’t be afraid to ask questions."
Tyler Webb
Hometown: Marengo
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Business
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Make the most of your visits!"
Maddison Yaussy
Hometown: Edison
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Social Work
Graduation Year: 2024
List one piece of advice for students touring campuses and making their college decision: "Take in the atmosphere and decide whether you think you will enjoy it."
We are hiring!
The Office of Enrollment Services is looking for enthusiastic students to join our team.
To view our available campus jobs, please visit our Workday job board by clicking here. Though Work Study recipients are encouraged to review campus jobs and apply, this opportunity is not limited to Work Study, so all employment-seeking students are encouraged to apply! Click on "Workday Job Board." You will then need to log in with your OSU assigned name.# and the password you created. From there, click on the "Career" icon and "Search Student Jobs." This position is titled "Student Ambassador." When you click on the description, there is a link to apply for the job. Approximately one week after you submit your application, you will be contacted about scheduling an interview.
Contact Holly Jacobson at jacobson.125@osu.edu if you have any questions.
Qualified applicants must:- Have energy and enthusiasm for working with incoming students and families.
- Possess strong communication skills in individual and larger group settings.
- Be flexible and dependable. Time management skills are very important to this position.
- Be willing to take on challenges and learn.
- Provide campus tours to visitors.
- Assist enrollment services staff during recruitment events, which may include occasional evening hours.
- Serve on student panels for various groups around campus.
- Assist with outreach as needed.
- Attend required team meetings with Buckeye Ambassador Groups.
- Complete required training sessions and use established communication methods.