School of Computing Student Ambassador

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$11.00/hour pay

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a School of Computing Student Ambassador to serve as a face of the school, guiding tours, answering questions, and supporting recruitment activities. The role emphasizes welcoming communication and collaboration with students, families, alumni, and university staff on the UT Main Campus.

This part-time position requires active involvement in events and sessions, with a focus on professional representation and sharing student experiences.

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.

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

Strong communication

Public speaking

Organized

Reliable

Education

Undergraduate student in School of Computing

Job description

Job Posting Title: School of Computing Student Ambassador

Hiring Department: School of Computing

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 6

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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, and statistics and 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

• 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented 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.

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]

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) and report violations of the Racial Discrimination LA 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.

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