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CALS Ambassador

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511137
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Academic Affairs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: AGRICULTURAL HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Customer Service, Hospitality, STEM, Data Analysis, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 CALS Academic Affairs is located in 116 Agricultural Hall and houses multiple units that work together to uplift students in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS).

Anticipated Start Date:

 June 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 4  

Schedule:

 Campus Student Hourly Rules: UW-Madison student employees must average below 30 hours/week across all campus jobs (for any 90 day period). Be aware of this when planning other potential employment.

Ambassadors will work Information Sessions each Monday from approximately 1:00pm-3:30pm and Fridays from 1:00pm-3:30pm.
Ambassadors typically work 4-8 hours per week. Scheduling is based on programming needs and may change.
Potential to work additional CALS events as needed.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 4

Qualifications:

 - Enrolled as a CALS student in good academic standing
- Excited and motivated to learn about and share CALS programs, opportunities, and resources
- Committed to working with and fostering an inclusive environment for students and guests from diverse cultural, economic, ethnic, regional, and religious backgrounds
- Priority will be given to Work Study Eligible students; we encourage all CALS students to apply
- Priority will be given to students who are interested in working in Madison over the summer and will continue at UW-Madison for at least three consecutive semesters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- High level of professionalism and strong customer service skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking

Position Summary/Job Duties:

CALS Ambassadors work with prospective and admitted students to present and respond to questions about academic, professional, and social opportunities in CALS.
They work closely with the CALS Student Recruitment Coordinator and CALS Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Outreach. They assist in presenting information sessions, leading CALS campus tours, meeting with prospective and admitted students and families, and representing CALS Academic Affairs. Most work is in-person, with limited remote/virtual opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

- Present at CALS Information Sessions, contribute personal student experiences, and answer visitors’ questions
- Lead CALS-focused campus tours for visiting students and their guests
- Attend regular training and team meetings
- Assist in coordination and execution of CALS student events, including administrative work in Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Word
- Connect with prospective and admitted students; respond to questions
- Provide support to various offices within CALS Academic Affairs, including Career Services, Study Abroad, and Academic Advising
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, guests, and team members
- Collaborate with a team of professional staff and other Ambassadors

Physical Demands:

Ability to lead and present a 1-hour outdoor walking tour. May be asked to lift/carry items weighing up to 40 pounds if applicable. Please contact benjamin.salomon@wisc.edu with any questions regarding physical demands and/or accommodations.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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