Student Recruitment Ambassador JSchool and Mass Communications

Position Overview

Journalism and Mass Communications student ambassadors assist the JMC undergraduate recruitment team in recruiting prospective students to the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ambassadors will visit with families, participate in events, share personal stories and assist in outreach. Through these interactions, ambassadors will share insights about the department, helping to foster a welcoming and informative environment. The role also promotes greater student involvement in outreach and recruitment efforts, contributing to the growth and visibility of our undergraduate program.

• 75% - Student Engagement and Events
  • In person office hours twice a week to give tours to families and introduce guests to school facilities and resources.
  • Participate in JMC events and help with prospective student outreach throughout the year.
  • On occasion, student ambassadors may need to work outside of their traditional office hours for special events.
• 15% - Recruitment Support and Activities
  • Support special projects that utilize ambassadors' unique skillset from classes and interests to assist JMC recruitment goals; could include social media posts, graphic design work, written testimonials, etc.
  • Creating content to support recruitment efforts, including explaining course structure, providing insights regarding life at KU and in the JMC program, and collaborating with peers and supervisor to create a better visit experience for guests.
• 10% - Other duties as assigned

• Must be in good academic standing in a Journalism and Mass Communications degree program.
• Must progress toward a degree in Journalism or Mass Communications degree & follow the departmental curriculum guidelines.

• Strong knowledge of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the ability to learn and understand academic requirements, as indicated in application materials.
• Strong written communication skills, as indicated in application materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of University of Kansas offices and academic programs, as indicated in application materials.
• Ability to establish rapport with peers, students, parents, faculty, and staff, as indicated in application materials.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, as indicated in application materials.
• Experience writing blog posts or creating social media content on behalf of an organization, as indicated in application materials.

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.

Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Resume
• Cover letter. In addition to addressing how you meet the Require and Preferred Qualifications, please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
• What made you choose the University of Kansas and the J-school?
• Why are you interested in being a JMC Student Ambassador?
• If you were speaking with a prospective student about the School, what would you share about the School and/or your experience to help them choose KU J School?
• Is there anything else that you feel is important for the selection committee to know as it considers your application?

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date, July 31st, 2026. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Advertised Salary Range

$13.25-$14.25 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 17, 2026

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