{"id":553,"date":"2026-04-29T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:05:45","slug":"family-ambassador-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/family-ambassador-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Ambassador Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Get Involved. Stay Connected. Support Student Success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Family Ambassador Program gives you simple, flexible ways to stay connected to Montclair State University. Get involved, meet other families and support your student\u2019s experience along the way. <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/surveys\/family-ambassador-application\"><strong>Sign Up Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Note: <\/strong>The sign-up link will take you to our Family Portal, CampusESP. If you do not already have an account, you can create one in just a few steps. If you currently receive emails from Montclair State University, you may already have an account, simply select \u201cForgot Password\u201d to reset your login and access the portal.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Program<\/h2>\n<p>Family Ambassadors help create a welcoming and connected community. From supporting events to sharing feedback, your involvement helps strengthen the experience for students and families.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is flexible and based on your interests and availability.<\/p>\n<h2>Ways to Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p>You can participate in opportunities throughout the year, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Move-In support, summer and winter<\/li>\n<li>Event hospitality and check-in\n<ul>\n<li>Homecoming and Family Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Family Weekend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Family panels and storytelling<\/li>\n<li>Feedback on communications<\/li>\n<li>Welcoming new families during orientation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A Leadership &amp; Philanthropy Pathway<\/h3>\n<p>Families who wish to deepen their involvement may step into a leadership role through a sub\u2010committee within the Family Ambassador Program.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with Development, ambassadors may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and promote the Parents Fund, encourage peer participation during ONE Day (the University\u2019s annual day of giving)<\/li>\n<li>Serve as speakers or panelists at Family Weekend and other University programs<\/li>\n<li>Act as visible ambassadors during signature events and partner with Development around cultivation, stewardship, and outreach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Get Involved?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Build connections with the University<\/li>\n<li>Support students during key moments<\/li>\n<li>Share your perspective<\/li>\n<li>Stay engaged in a way that works for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interested in Learning More?<\/h2>\n<p>Reach out to Kelsey Nyman at <a href=\"mailto:nymank@montclair.edu\">nymank@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:973-655-3288\">973-655-3288<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in joining the Leadership &amp; Philanthropy Pathway? Contact Rich Rau at <a href=\"mailto:raur@montclair.edu\">raur@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/Tel:908-285-1246\">908-285-1246<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Involved. Stay Connected. Support Student Success. The Family Ambassador Program gives you simple, flexible ways to stay connected to Montclair State University. Get involved, meet other families and support your student\u2019s experience along the way. Sign Up Now! Please Note: The sign-up link will take you to our Family Portal, CampusESP. 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