First-Year Experience Ambassador

Posting Details Position Information Working Title First-Year Experience Ambassador Department First Year Programs Type of Work Study Federal Building/Office Location UC - University Center Work Schedule The department is open Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-4:30 pm (hours can vary each day by the student's class schedule). There may be some evening or weekend hours on occasion for events.This position is for 10-15 hours a week during the spring semester. (Schedule determined upon hiring). Working during students' class times is prohibited. Job Description 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. This position will also assist in assessing program reception by reviewing data for the First-Year Experience office. This position will be in person, with some virtual possibilities. The position will collaborate with the Marketing Ambassador. Primary Responsibilities As a First-Year Experience Ambassador, you will: 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. Assist with day-of coordination of academic events and trainings; Collect, enter, analyze, and make recommendations based on evaluation data. Participates in maintaining storage areas and tracking inventory. Engagement Responsibilities: Serve as positive role models of student success; Assist with department initiatives to engage the campus community; It is critical to consider this programming from a campus-wide perspective, with a key focus on student engagement. Serve at the front desk as needed to answer phone calls and direct students. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).This position considers a candidate with a demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students, which strongly benefits candidacy. The ideal candidate should major in Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.Students must be able to demonstrate a level of 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 Suites and Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and 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/hour Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 20241792 Job Open Date 01/26/2026 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14159