WS - Admissions Student Ambassador

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks an Admissions Student Ambassador to assist in recruiting students for associate and bachelor’s programs from high schools and colleges. You will communicate with prospective students and families by in person, phone, and mail, and you will represent the University at college fairs and admissions events.

You will collaborate with financial aid and advising, interact with a diverse university community, and participate in evening/weekend events while maintaining

Qualifications

• Recruit students for programs from high schools and colleges.
• Communicate with prospective students and families in person, by phone, and by mail.
• Represent the University at college fairs and admissions events.
• Collaborate with departments like financial aid and advising.
• Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and professional appearance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Admissions.
• Manage and create content for social media, optimize admissions pages, and coordinate digital engagement.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students for associate and bachelor’s programs from high schools and colleges – P, CT
• Communicate with prospective students and families in person, by phone, and by mail – C, T
• Represent the University at college fairs and admissions events – L, P
• Collaborate with departments like financial aid and advising – L, TW
• Interact with a diverse university community – TW, CTR
• Participate in occasional evening and weekend events – P
• Follow best practices of the Admissions Department and University – P
• Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and appropriate professional appearance – P
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Admissions – P
• Manage and create content for social media, optimize admissions pages, and coordinate digital engagement – TW, CTR, C, T

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Social Media

Public Speaking

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Willingness to Learn

Job description

ADMISSIONS STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Division: Support Services Department: Admissions Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSSTDAMB Supervisor/Reports To: Cheyenne Sowards / Morgyn Dixon

Start Date: 7/06/2026

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Recruit students for associate and bachelor’s programs from high schools and colleges – P, CT
• Communicate with prospective students and families in person, by phone, and by mail – C, T
• Represent the University at college fairs and admissions events – L, P
• Collaborate with departments like financial aid and advising – L, TW
• Interact with a diverse university community – TW, CTR
• Participate in occasional evening and weekend events – P
• Follow best practices of the Admissions Department and University – P
• Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and appropriate professional appearance – P, C
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Admissions – P
• Manage and create content for social media, optimize admissions pages, and coordinate digital engagement – TW, CTR, C, T

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, active listening, public speaking, written & verbal communication, customer-focused, willingness to learn.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed on weekends. Flexible hours for special events and student schedules.

Work Conditions: Exposure to heat, cold, noise, wetness, and humidity.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding.

Number of Positions: 4–6

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Location: HPE 6th floor, Admissions Office Suite

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.