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 from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Oct 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.

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 and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.