Outreach Housing Ambassador

Details

Open Date 03/25/2026

Requisition Number PRN16879N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Outreach Housing Ambassador

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Housing Ambassador’s work schedule will be set by the supervisor, with hours not to exceed 19.6

per week

• Must be able to participate in after-hour (after 5 p.m.) and/or weekend recruitment events, such as tours and tabling events, as needed

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00307 - Housing

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 14.00

Close Date 06/25/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Outreach Housing Ambassador’s primary responsibilities will be to support the Marketing & Communications Specialist in marketing and prospective student recruitment efforts, including Housing tours, recruitment events, and marketing .The Outreach Housing Ambassador ( OHA ) will be trained to assist in social media marketing, assessment strategy, website design, graphic design, and professional communication through various independent and team tasks. Additionally, OHAs will provide customer service within the Housing & Dining Programs central office to prospective, new, and current residents and their families. This part-time position is ideal for a student seeking experience in marketing and communications.

Housing & Dining Programs ( HDP ) and the University of Utah value meaningful interactions among individuals with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to and engage with this collaborative environment alongside the team and the residents.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between HDP and other student groups on campus.

• Collaborate with campus partners and promote the HDP brand.

• Maintain and update inventory of marketing materials and resources, including but not limited to refreshing publications and advertising in HDP Facilities and Campus Departments.

• Develop semesterly social media plan for HDP Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter; assist in the creation of social media content; and track social media analytics.

• Track inventory of promotional giveaway items.

• Make text or design updates on HDP’s content management system (website).

• Write weekly blog posts for HDP Living Room Blog.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Utah student in good standing with the university and maintain that status throughout employment.

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse office setting.

• Ability to maintain student information under strict confidentiality.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Skills in speaking and writing concisely and logically.

• Demonstrated skill to work effectively with students, parents, and university officials.

• Comfortable and confident in public speaking.

Preferences

• Experience living on campus at the University of Utah

• Experience and interest in marketing and communication fields

• Customer service experience

• Experience with professional social media marketing and graphic design

• Preference may be given to applicants who are able to work Friday afternoons

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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