TRIO & EOP Student Ambassador - Summer 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay

TRIO & EOP Student Ambassador 
Student Employment Position 
Start Date: May 1, 2026  
End Date (Anticipated): August 28, 2026 
Hours: 15–20 hours per week; hours may vary week to week based on scheduled events Pay Rate: $15.00/hr. 
Department: TRIO & Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 
Supervisor: Directors, TRIO & EOP 
 

Position Summary 
The TRIO & Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Ambassador serves as a visible, knowledgeable, and engaging representative of the department at university resource fairs, campus group visits, outreach events, and community-based recruitment activities. In this role, the ambassador shares information about TRIO & EOP programs with prospective students and their families, helping to promote awareness of access, equity, and student success initiatives across campus. 
This position is ideal for a student who is outgoing, personable, and confident in communicating with diverse audiences, and who is passionate about supporting and advancing educational opportunity programs. 

Key Responsibilities 

✓ Represent TRIO & EOP at all university resource fairs, campus visit days, and group tours on both the Whitewater and Rock campuses.
o Deliver short presentations or talking points to prospective students, families, and community partners.
o Provide accurate information about TRIO & EOP programs, services, eligibility, and student success outcomes.
o Assist with event setup, tabling, materials distribution, and visitor engagement.
o Support outreach initiatives, including high‑school visits, community events, and partnership activities (minimal travel may be required).

Maintain a welcoming, professional, and inclusive presence at all events.

✓ Collaborate with TRIO & EOP staff to prepare materials, talking points, and event logistics.
✓ Track participation, visitor questions, and event feedback for departmental reporting.
✓ Serve as a positive role model for first generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.
✓ Perform additional duties assigned to support TRIO & EOP outreach and recruitment.

Required Qualifications

✓ Strong verbal communication and public‑speaking skills.
✓ Ability to confidently engage with diverse audiences.
✓ Willingness and ability to travel for outreach events
o Transportation provided or reimbursed
o Must be eligible to become Driver Authorized with UWW (have a valid operator's license and have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience).
✓ Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
✓ Professionalism, maturity, and strong interpersonal skills.
✓ Ability to work 15–20 hours per week, including occasional evenings or weekends.
✓ Must be a currently enrolled UW–Whitewater student in good academic standing.

Highly Qualified Candidates

✓ Prior involvement with TRIO, EOP, or other student success programs.
✓ Experience with public speaking, student leadership, or campus engagement.
✓ Comfort presenting to groups of varying sizes.
✓ Interest in educational equity, access, and student support services.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits Students in this role will gain: 

✓ Enhanced public‑speaking and communication skills.
✓ Experience representing a university department in professional settings.
✓ Networking opportunities with campus leaders, community partners, and prospective students.
✓ Leadership, outreach, and event coordination experience are valuable for future careers.