Office of Admissions - Texas Ambassadors (formerly Texas Tour Guides and Texas Student Recruiters)

Job Posting Title:

Office of Admissions - Texas Ambassadors (formerly Texas Tour Guides and Texas Student Recruiters)

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Hiring Department:

Enrollment Management

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

6

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Mar 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Our goal is to recruit and support staff and students with a wide range of backgrounds, ideas and viewpoints.

Career Competencies Gained

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.

Position Type

• On-Campus Student Employment
• Covert Admissions Welcome Center - 101 East 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712
• Main 7

Purpose

The Texas Ambassadors (formerly Texas Tour Guides and Texas Student Recruiters) serve as representatives of The University of Texas at Austin and the Office of Admissions by providing campus tours, assisting with admissions events and initiatives, phone call projects and supporting operations within the Covert Admissions Welcome Center and Main 7.

Responsibilities 

• Showcase campus and student life through campus walking tours for prospective students, families, and other guests.
• Communicate with prospective students and families throughout the college search and enrollment process via phone, text, email, and other methods.
• Serve as panelists, lead presentations, and serve as student hosts for on and off campus events for prospective and admitted students.
• Provide logistical support for events and the campus visit program by assisting with tasks such as event set up and take down.
• Support operations of the Covert Admissions Welcome Center and/or Main 7 by greeting and assisting visitors and completing office tasks such as data entry or creating visitor and event packets.
• Drive university vehicle, conditional only if student has valid Texas Driver’s License

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Have and maintain good academic and judicial standing at the university.
• Desire to serve as a representative of the University to students and families from various backgrounds.
• Comfort speaking with large and small groups as well as engaging in one-on-one conversations.
• Experience providing customer service.
• Ability to be flexible and energetic in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to complete all required training and attend team meetings.
• Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work both the Spring and Summer 2026 Semester.

Commitment

• Texas Ambassadors are expected to work a minimum of two (2) three-hour shifts per week (Monday-Friday).
• In addition to regular shifts scheduled at the Covert Admissions Welcome Center and/or Main 7 including some weekend and nights. Paid staff trainings and meetings throughout the semester.
• Wear university provided uniform polo, with the phrase “Future Longhorns Following Me” on the back​

Preferred Qualification

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Salary Range

• $12.00 per hour

Required Materials

• Application on Workday
• Resume
• Work Study Verification Form (if applicable)
• Short Answer Response to the following prompt: Why did you choose UT? (250-300 Words)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees an