First- Ambassador

Position Information

Working Title:

First-Year Experience Ambassador
Department:
First Year Programs
Type of Work:
Federal Work Study

Location:

UC - University Center

Schedule:

The department is open Monday–Friday, 8:15 am–4:30 pm (hours vary with class schedules). Some evenings or weekend hours may be required for events. This position is for 10–15 hours per week during the spring semester. Schedule determined upon hiring. Working during students’ class times is prohibited.

First-Year Experience is hiring a highly motivated Northern Kentucky University student. The First-Year Experience Ambassador will support the department’s academic programming by assisting with academic events, marketing, development, and engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Experience and Programming to develop and implement programming for the Placemaking Projects and will assist in assessing program reception by reviewing data for the First-Year Experience of fice.

The position will be in person, with some virtual possibilities, and will collaborate with the Marketing Ambassador.

• Assist with designing, planning, evaluating, and revising FYE program activities, programming, and logistics
• Assist with day-of coordination of academic events and trainings
• Collect, enter, analyze, and make recommendations based on evaluation data
• Assist with organizing logistics for the Placemaking Program
• Maintain storage areas and track inventory
• Engagement Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a positive role model of student success
  • Assist with department initiatives to engage the campus community
  • Consider programming from a campus-wide perspective with a focus on student engagement
• Serve at the front desk as needed to answer phones and direct students
• Other duties as assigned

Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS). This position is suitable for a candidate with demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students. The ideal candidate should major in Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.

• Students must demonstrate the following:
  • Successful independent work
  • Organization of time and prioritization of responsibilities
  • Data analytics skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to think critically
  • Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign a plus);
    Canva and similar tools are acceptable
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently

You are encouraged to include additional materials, including references, a writing sample, and a graphic design sample.

Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma
Pay Rate:
Up to $11/hour

Requisition Number:
Job Open Date: 01/26/2026