Inclusive Excellence Ambassador (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors for the 2026–2027 academic year. Ambassadors serve as the public-facing representatives of the Office of Inclusive Excellence, promoting resources and educational initiatives through outreach, presentations, and campus engagement.

This part-time position (5–10 hours/week) offers hands-on experience in communications, event planning, and collaboration with peers and staff, with a focus on fostering inclusive excellence across the

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outreach to increase awareness of OIE programs.
• Table at campus events and student organization fairs.
• Deliver brief presentations to classrooms and student organizations.
• Assist with social media campaigns and promotional materials.
• Support planning and implementation of workshops and events.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen the Office's visibility and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Education

Active Federal Work Study award

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible touse Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan orsectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

Department:

Inclusive Leadership & Learning

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) is seeking students to serve as Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors for the 2026–2027 academic year. Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors are student leaders who help advance inclusive excellence by increasing awareness of the Office's programs, services, and educational initiatives through outreach, communications, relationship-building, and campus engagement.

Working alongside the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team, Ambassadors serve as the public-facing representatives of the Office. Through tabling, classroom and student organization presentations, event support, strategic communications, and outreach, Ambassadors help connect students with resources and educational opportunities while promoting a culture of inclusive excellence across the university.

This position is ideal for students who enjoy engaging with others, building relationships, representing their community, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Essential Functions:

1.) Outreach & Student Engagement

• Serve as a visible representative of the Office of InclusiveExcellence and the Inclusive Leadership and Learning Team.
• Build relationships with students, student organizations, and campus departments to increase awareness of OIE programs, services, and educational opportunities.
• Table at campus events, resource fairs, involvement fairs, and other outreach opportunities.
• Conduct outreach to encourage participation in workshops, events, educational programs, and campus initiatives.
• Deliver brief presentations to classrooms and studentorganizations to introduce the Office of Inclusive Excellence, promote available resources, and encourage studentengagement.

2.) Communications & Awareness

• Assist with planning and implementing social media campaignsthat promote educational initiatives, campus events, and Officeresources.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Excellence Peer Educators to translate educational content into engaging and accessible outreachmaterials.
• Assist in creating promotional materials for workshops,awareness campaigns, and signature Office initiatives.
• Help amplify the visibility of the Office of InclusiveExcellence through strategic communications and marketingefforts.

3.) Event Planning & Program Support

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementingeducational programs, awareness campaigns, and campus events.
• Support event logistics, including set-up, registration, welcoming participants, event management, and tear-down.
• Represent the Office of Inclusive Excellence at universityevents, collaborative meetings, and campus initiatives as requested.
• Assist with the successful implementation of signature Officeof Inclusive Excellence programs throughout the academicyear.

4.) Strategic Initiatives & Research

• Conduct research to support future educational programs, outreach initiatives, and engagement strategies.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration by researching student organizations, campus departments, and leadership structures (e.g., organizations with diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, or belonging-focused leadership positions or committees).
• Assist with environmental scans, benchmarking, and datacollection to inform future programming and outreach efforts.
• Share recommendations and insights with the InclusiveLeadership and Learning Team to strengthen student engagement and program development.

5.) Collaboration & Professional Development

• Attend regular team meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Excellence Peer Educators and professional staff to support educational initiatives and campus engagement efforts.
• Complete ongoing training in inclusive leadership, communication, outreach strategies, event planning, and studentengagement.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen the Office's visibility, student engagement, and educational impact.

6.) Other Duties Assigned

• Initial and ongoing training.
• Campus outreach and relationship-building.
• Tabling and engagement activities.
• Classroom and student organization presentations.
• Social media planning and content development.
• Event planning, set-up, support, and tear-down.
• Research projects supporting future programs and initiatives.
• Team meetings and planning sessions.
• Representing the Office of Inclusive Excellence at campusevents and collaborative initiatives.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 - 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in student engagement, campus leadership, outreach, communications, marketing, or event planning.
• Confidence in public speaking or a willingness to develop presentation skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm for promotingeducational opportunities and campus resources.
• Commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering respectful engagement across the university community.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in student organizations, leadership positions, customer service, orientation programs, peer leadership, or event planning is preferred but not required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors are expected to work 5 - 10 hours per week, depending on programming needs throughout the academic year.
• The contract length will be from September 8, 2026 - May 7,2027.
• Work schedules will vary throughout the semester based on programming priorities and campus events.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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