Undergraduate Student Ambassador at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas

Job Description:

Position OverviewThe 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.Job DescriptionAmbassadors 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. The role of an engineering ambassador is to:

• 5% Attend and complete all ambassador training


• 55% Provide tours of the Engineering complex and other spaces affiliated with the KU School of Engineering


• 20% Assist during mandatory recruitment events throughout the school year, including Open House, Scholars Day, Junior/Senior Days, and Industry Events


• 20% Assist with other recruitment events that come up throughout the year, including high school visits, special tours, and other events

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

1. Must progress toward an engineering degree & follow the departmental curriculum guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

Have a passion for KU and the School of EngineeringDemonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills

1. Great public-speaking skills, personable, and approachable

Position RequirementsDuring 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.


(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume. Only complete applications will be considered.


To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/25/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsMeredith Morris Whyte: Meredith.morriswhyte@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$13 - $14/hr depending on qualificationsAnticipated Start DateMonday August 11, 2025Apply to Job

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