School of Computing Student Ambassador

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience in leadership

Public speaking development

Recruitment and events support

Community outreach

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin on the UT Main Campus seeks a School of Computing Student Ambassador to lead tours, answer questions, and support recruitment and outreach efforts. This undergraduate role emphasizes friendly interaction, professional communication, and program representation.

Responsibilities include guiding visitors, participating in panels and info sessions, and coordinating event logistics while gaining experience in leadership and public speaking.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in a School of Computing program.
• Completed at least one full academic year in the program.
• Meets department GPA/academic-standing requirements.
• Strong communication, active-listening, and public-speaking skills.
• Able to clearly explain academic programs and student experiences.
• Reliable, organized, professional, and able to interact with individuals and groups.
• Works well with staff and other ambassadors.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided tours of School of Computing buildings for prospective students and others.
• Participate in panels, information sessions, coffee chats, and student programs.
• Answer questions about academics, student organizations, research, internships, and campus life.
• Coordinate tours and visits, manage schedules, and assist with session logistics.
• Represent the School of Computing at recruitment events and campus showcases.
• Assist with event check-in, guest support, and presentations.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Active listening

Organization

Reliability

Teamwork

Public engagement

Education

Undergraduate student in School of Computing

Completed at least one academic year

Job description

Job Posting Title:

School of Computing Student Ambassador

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Hiring Department:

School of Computing

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

6

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will support the university’s new School of Computing, which includes 3 strong departments and more than 6,500 students across all programs. This places UT among the most significant intellectual hubs for computer science, information, andstatisticsand data science research and education anywhere in the world. The School of Computing has a close relationship with Austin’s thriving tech culture and works at the forefront of fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.

Purpose

The School of Computing Student Ambassador position is a leadership, outreach, and communications role for undergraduate students. Ambassadors serve as a primary face of the School of Computing and help connect the school with prospective students and families, alumni, industry visitors, and the UT Austin community.

Ambassadors share their student experiences, answer questions, lead tours, support recruitment and outreach events. This role is ideal for students who are welcoming, dependable, comfortable communicating with others, and excited to represent the School of Computing.

Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Outreach

• 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.

Required 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.
• Work well with university staff and other ambassadors.

Previous leadership, mentoring, customer‑service, campus‑event, public‑speaking, experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits

Student Ambassadors will gain experience in leadership, public speaking, teamwork, recruitment, event support, and community outreach.

Ambassadors will have opportunities to:

• Connect with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry visitors.
• Develop professional communication and public‑speaking skills.
• Build experience in social media strategy, digital storytelling, photography, and video.
• Develop a portfolio of professional content and communications work.
• Gain experience representing an academic unit and communicating with diverse audiences.

Salary Range

$11.00/hour

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

Time Commitment

Student Ambassador assignments will vary throughout the academic year based on visitor requests, tours, recruitment activities, events, and program needs. Expected hours range from 2-6 per week.

Additional assignments may be requested based on School of Computing communications needs and the ambassador’s interests and availability.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV, 2 references, and a letter of interest.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.