Undergraduate Student Ambassador
Inside Higher Ed, Lawrence, KS, United States
Overview
Position Overview: The Undergraduate Engineering Ambassadors serve as the student representatives for the School of Engineering. They assist the Undergraduate Recruitment team in undergraduate recruitment efforts in a variety of ways. All class levels are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels. Ambassadors are current engineering students who represent the KU School of Engineering through engineering tours, high school visits, and other recruitment events. The purpose of the engineering ambassadors is to provide the student perspective in promoting the School of Engineering to prospective students.
Responsibilities
Provide tours of the Engineering complex and other spaces affiliated with the KU School of Engineering.
Assist during mandatory recruitment events throughout the school year, including Open House, Scholars Day, Junior/Senior Days, and Industry Events.
Assist with other recruitment events that come up throughout the year, including high school visits, special tours, and other events.
Attend and complete all ambassador training.
Required Qualifications
Full-time engineering student (12 credit hours per semester or more).
Preference will be given to those students in good academic standing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Must progress toward an engineering degree & follow the departmental curriculum guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Have a passion for KU and the School of Engineering.
Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Great public-speaking skills, personable, and approachable.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
This is an hourly
on-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly
on-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information to Applicants
Teresa Fry
teresa_fry@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$13.00 to $14.00 Depending on Qualifications
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 17, 2026
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Position Overview: The Undergraduate Engineering Ambassadors serve as the student representatives for the School of Engineering. They assist the Undergraduate Recruitment team in undergraduate recruitment efforts in a variety of ways. All class levels are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels. Ambassadors are current engineering students who represent the KU School of Engineering through engineering tours, high school visits, and other recruitment events. The purpose of the engineering ambassadors is to provide the student perspective in promoting the School of Engineering to prospective students.
Responsibilities
Provide tours of the Engineering complex and other spaces affiliated with the KU School of Engineering.
Assist during mandatory recruitment events throughout the school year, including Open House, Scholars Day, Junior/Senior Days, and Industry Events.
Assist with other recruitment events that come up throughout the year, including high school visits, special tours, and other events.
Attend and complete all ambassador training.
Required Qualifications
Full-time engineering student (12 credit hours per semester or more).
Preference will be given to those students in good academic standing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Must progress toward an engineering degree & follow the departmental curriculum guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Have a passion for KU and the School of Engineering.
Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Great public-speaking skills, personable, and approachable.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
This is an hourly
on-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly
on-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information to Applicants
Teresa Fry
teresa_fry@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$13.00 to $14.00 Depending on Qualifications
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 17, 2026
Apply to Job
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