Marketing Ambassador; Federal Study

Position Information

Working Title:

Marketing Ambassador (Federal Work Study)

Department:
First Year Programs

Type of Work:
Study Federal Building/Office

Location:

UC - University Center

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:15 am‑4:30 pm (hours may vary each day by the student’s class schedule). Some evening or weekend hours for events may occur.

Hours:

10 hours a week during the spring semester (schedule determined upon hiring). Working during class times is prohibited.

First-Year Experience is hiring a highly motivated Northern Kentucky University student. The Marketing Student Ambassador will support the department by planning and assisting with the implementation of events, marketing, and engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Experience and Programming to develop and implement event-specific marketing strategies and program reception through data review for the First-Year Experience of fice.

This role will be in person, with some virtual possibilities. It will also involve sitting at the front desk, answering phone calls, and directing student traffic in the suite as needed.

• Event Planning Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the planning, promotion, coordination, and data collection of First-Year Experience events (e.g., Major/Minor Fair, Alpha Lambda Delta Induction, etc.).
  • Assist with outreach activities to engage the community.
  • Assist with day‑of coordination of department events, including on‑site communication with facilities, catering, and IT.
  • Assist with coordination and planning of key FYE-sponsored events.
• Marketing Responsibilities:
  • Draft department digital event marketing content for internal and external publications.
  • Design marketing and event material for all FYE events.
• Engagement Responsibilities:
  • Serve as positive role models of student success.
  • Assist with department initiatives to engage the campus community.
  • Consider programming from a campus‑wide perspective, focusing on student engagement.
• Answer phone calls and direct students who come to the suite, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students.
• Ideal major:
  Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.

Students must demonstrate a level of the following:

• Successful independent work
• Organization of time and prioritization of responsibilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to think critically
• Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suites and Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign a plus), Canva, etc.
• 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 $11.00 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number:

Job Open Date: 01/26/2026

Job Close Date:
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