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Job Title: First-Year Experience Ambassador Requisition Number: DU14031 Department Name: 1B540:Prospective and New Student Programs Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary Range: $12.00/hour and On-Campus Housing provided during summer orientation Type of Position: Student Position Time Status: Part-Time Required Education: Must be currently enrolled as a student at UK. Required Related Experience: n/a Required License/Registration/Certification: n/a Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Deadline to Apply: 11/12/2025 Federal Work-Study: This position is eligible if you qualify. Overview
First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassadors play a critical role in shaping a student’s first-year experience at UK. FYE Ambassadors are the face of orientations and assist in facilitating the Big Blue Nation Orientations, Merit Days, Bluegrass Days, and Kentucky Science Olympiad. FYE Ambassadors lead small-group sessions for new students, provide guidance throughout orientation programming, support event logistics such as check-in and guidance around campus, and help create an engaging environment to facilitate incoming students’ transition to campus life. Ambassadors are cross-trained with a deep understanding of campus resources and may be offered opportunities during the academic year to assist other areas within Undergraduate Admission and the Office for Student Success. Responsibilities
Lead small-group sessions for new students and provide guidance during orientation programming. Facilitate event logistics such as check-in and campus guidance. Support Big Blue Nation Orientations, Merit Days, Bluegrass Days, and Kentucky Science Olympiad. Assist in creating an engaging environment to help new students transition to campus life. Collaborate with other office areas as opportunities arise during the academic year. Qualifications
Preferred: demonstrated skills in leadership, customer service, and communication. Some public speaking experience is helpful. Training and support are provided to help FYE Ambassadors grow in confidence and effectiveness. Candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated to make a positive impact on the campus community. Enthusiastic about UK, passionate about helping others, and dedicated to helping every new student feel welcomed and supported. Other Details
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify. On-campus housing provided during summer orientation; most hours during the summer are between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Shift: Students are expected to participate in evening trainings throughout January and February 2026 before working a minimum number of hours to support the Orientation programs taking place throughout the spring semester. Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Job Title: First-Year Experience Ambassador Requisition Number: DU14031 Department Name: 1B540:Prospective and New Student Programs Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary Range: $12.00/hour and On-Campus Housing provided during summer orientation Type of Position: Student Position Time Status: Part-Time Required Education: Must be currently enrolled as a student at UK. Required Related Experience: n/a Required License/Registration/Certification: n/a Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Deadline to Apply: 11/12/2025 Federal Work-Study: This position is eligible if you qualify. Overview
First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassadors play a critical role in shaping a student’s first-year experience at UK. FYE Ambassadors are the face of orientations and assist in facilitating the Big Blue Nation Orientations, Merit Days, Bluegrass Days, and Kentucky Science Olympiad. FYE Ambassadors lead small-group sessions for new students, provide guidance throughout orientation programming, support event logistics such as check-in and guidance around campus, and help create an engaging environment to facilitate incoming students’ transition to campus life. Ambassadors are cross-trained with a deep understanding of campus resources and may be offered opportunities during the academic year to assist other areas within Undergraduate Admission and the Office for Student Success. Responsibilities
Lead small-group sessions for new students and provide guidance during orientation programming. Facilitate event logistics such as check-in and campus guidance. Support Big Blue Nation Orientations, Merit Days, Bluegrass Days, and Kentucky Science Olympiad. Assist in creating an engaging environment to help new students transition to campus life. Collaborate with other office areas as opportunities arise during the academic year. Qualifications
Preferred: demonstrated skills in leadership, customer service, and communication. Some public speaking experience is helpful. Training and support are provided to help FYE Ambassadors grow in confidence and effectiveness. Candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated to make a positive impact on the campus community. Enthusiastic about UK, passionate about helping others, and dedicated to helping every new student feel welcomed and supported. Other Details
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify. On-campus housing provided during summer orientation; most hours during the summer are between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Shift: Students are expected to participate in evening trainings throughout January and February 2026 before working a minimum number of hours to support the Orientation programs taking place throughout the spring semester. Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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