Inclusive Excellence Ambassador (Student) (FWS)

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

Job summary

American University seeks Inclusive Excellence Ambassadors (student role) for the 2026–2027 academic year. Work 5–10 hours weekly, earning $18.40/hour, with eligibility for Federal Work Study.

Ambassadors promote the Office of Inclusive Excellence through outreach, events, and communications, and serve as the public-facing representatives of the Office. Responsibilities include tabling, classroom and student org presentations, event support, and developing accessible outreach materials.

Qualifications

• Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in student engagement, campus leadership, outreach, marketing, or event planning.
• Public speaking confidence or willingness to develop presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Outreach & student engagement through tabling, presentations, and campus involvement.
• Assist with communications, social media campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Support planning and coordination of workshops, events, and campus initiatives.
• Conduct research to inform programs, outreach strategies, and engagement opportunities.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with peers and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Active Federal Work Study award

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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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 Inclusive Excellence 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 student organizations to introduce the Office of Inclusive Excellence, promote available resources, and encourage student engagement.

2.) Communications & Awareness

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

3.) Event Planning & Program Support

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing educational 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 university events, collaborative meetings, and campus initiatives as requested.
• Assist with the successful implementation of signature Office of Inclusive Excellence programs throughout the academic year.

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 data collection to inform future programming and outreach efforts.
• Share recommendations and insights with the Inclusive Leadership 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 student engagement.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen the Office's visibility, student engagement, and educational impact.

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 promoting educational 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 7, 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 or contain 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.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

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