School of Computing Student Ambassador

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Computing Student Ambassador position is a leadership, outreach, and communications role for undergraduate students. Ambassadors serve as a primary face of the School of Computing and help connect the school with prospective students and families, alumni, industry visitors, and the UT Austin community. Ambassadors share their student experiences, answer questions, lead tours, support recruitment and outreach events. This role is ideal for students who are welcoming, dependable, comfortable communicating with others, and excited to represent the School of Computing.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student majoring in a School of Computing academic program.
• Completed at least one full academic year in their program.
• Meet the minimum GPA and academic-standing requirements established by their department.
• Demonstrate strong communication, active-listening, and public-speaking skills.
• Able to clearly explain academic programs and student experiences.
• Reliable, organized, professional, and comfortable interacting with individuals and groups.
• Work well with university staff and other ambassadors.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership, mentoring, customer-service, campus-event, public-speaking, experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided tours of School of Computing buildings and facilities for prospective students, families, school groups, alumni, and special guests.
• Participate in student panels, information sessions, coffee chats, and other prospective-student programs.
• Answer general questions about academics, student organizations, research, internships, campus life, and the student experience.
• Help coordinate tours and visits by managing schedules, matching visitors with ambassadors, and supporting session logistics.
• Represent the School of Computing at recruitment events, alumni gatherings, community programs, and campus showcases such as Explore UT.
• Assist with event check-in, guest support, presentations, setup, and other assigned tasks.
• Stay informed about School of Computing programs, academic requirements, resources, and opportunities.
• Communicate professionally and create a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Benefits

• Gain experience in leadership, public speaking, teamwork, recruitment, event support, and community outreach.
• Opportunities to connect with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry visitors.
• Develop professional communication and public-speaking skills.
• Build experience in social media strategy, digital storytelling, photography, and video.
• Develop a portfolio of professional content and communications work.
• Gain experience representing an academic unit and communicating with diverse audiences.
• May choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed