Computing Student Ambassador & Social Media Lead

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing is seeking a Student & Social Ambassador to lead outreach, share experiences, and help tell the School's story. Ambassadors connect with prospective students, families, alumni, industry visitors, and the UT community.

Responsibilities include tours, panels, social media content creation, and representing the School at events. The role supports branding and community engagement for undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Be a current undergraduate student majoring in a School of Computing academic program.
• Have completed at least one full academic year in their program.
• Meet the minimum GPA and academic-standing requirements established by their department.
• Demonstrate strong communication, active-listening, and public-speaking skills.
• Be able to clearly explain academic programs and student experiences.
• Be reliable, organized, professional, and comfortable interacting with individuals and groups.
• Be willing to learn about School of Computing programs, resources, and policies.
• Be comfortable creating or participating in social media content and representing the School of Computing online.
• Be able to create basic photo or video content using a smartphone or other accessible recording device.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, customer-service, campus-event, public-speaking, social media, photography, videography, communications, or content-creation experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided tours of School of Computing buildings and facilities for prospective students, families, school groups, alumni, and special guests.
• Participate in student panels, information sessions, coffee chats, and other prospective-student programs.
• Answer general questions about academics, student organizations, research, internships, campus life, and the student experience.
• Help coordinate tours and visits by managing schedules, matching visitors with ambassadors, and supporting session logistics.
• Represent the School of Computing at recruitment events, alumni gatherings, community programs, and campus showcases such as Explore UT.
• Assist with event check-in, guest support, presentations, setup, and other assigned tasks.
• Stay informed about School of Computing programs, academic requirements, resources, and opportunities.
• Communicate professionally and create a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Social media content creation

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Current undergraduate student in School of Computing

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing is seeking a Student & Social Ambassador to lead outreach, share experiences, and help tell the School's story. Ambassadors connect with prospective students, families, alumni, industry visitors, and the UT community.

Responsibilities include tours, panels, social media content creation, and representing the School at events. The role supports branding and community engagement for undergraduate students.