First-Year Experience Ambassador

Job Title
First-Year Experience Ambassador


Requisition Number
DU14031


Department Name
1B540:Prospective and New Student Programs


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00/hour and On-Campus Housing provided during summer orientation


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be currently enrolled as a student at UK.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Students are expected to participate in evening trainings throughout January and February 2026 before working a minimum number of hours to support the Orientation programs taking place throughout the spring semester.



Big Blue Nation Orientation – Summer 2026: June 1 – July 10, 2026. First-Year Experience Ambassadors will serve as orientation leaders and will be full time, in-person, on campus, Monday – Friday during these weeks in June and July (on-campus housing provided). Most hours worked will be between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Following the six weeks of BBN Orientations, FYE Ambassadors will continue working part-time remotely until the fall academic semester begins. Students will continue to work part-time throughout the remainder of the academic year.



Job Summary

First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassadors play a critical role in shaping a student’s first-year experience at UK. FYE Ambassadors are the face of orientations and assist in facilitating the Big Blue Nation Orientations, Merit Days, Bluegrass Days, and Kentucky Science Olympiad. FYEAs lead small-group sessions for new students, provide guidance throughout orientation programming, support event logistics such as check-in and guidance around campus, and help create an exciting and engaging environment to facilitate incoming students’ transition to campus life. As cross-trained student leaders with a deep understanding of campus resources, Ambassadors are also offered opportunities during the academic year to assist other areas within Undergraduate Admission and the Office for Student Success.



Preferred applicants will have demonstrated skills in leadership, customer service, and communication. While some public speaking experience is helpful, training and support are provided to help FYE Ambassadors grow in confidence and effectiveness. Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated to make a positive impact on the campus community. Successful FYEAs are enthusiastic about UK, passionate about helping others, and dedicated to helping every new student feel welcomed and supported.


This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

n/a



Deadline to Apply
11/12/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.