Husky Ambassadors

Do you have a passion for the University of Washington and want to create a meaningful difference on campus? This is the role you've been searching for!

Husky Ambassadors are enthusiastic, dedicated undergraduate students who collaborate with academic advisors and university personnel to create engaging and educational Advising & Orientation sessions that help new students thrive. Candidates must have worked or be currently working with First Year Programs as a FIG Leader or previously worked with First Year Programs as an Orientation Leader.

For more detailed information about the Husky Ambassador role, review the Husky Ambassador policies and expectations.

2025 Husky Ambassador applications are open! Applications are due June 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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If you have questions about any aspect of the Husky Ambassador selection process that are not answered on this page, please contact us at fypadmin@uw.edu or at 206-543-4905 (voice) or 206-207-5564 (text).

Position overview

The Husky Ambassador (HA) serves as a leader, supporter, and facilitator to first-year students to provide a seamless transition to the UW. As a team, we provide high-quality education, support, and transition resources to over 9,200 first-year students, including transfer and international students.

As a Husky Ambassador, your primary role will be to support students’ transition into the University and lead groups in-person, on campus during Advising & Orientation Part 3 sessions. Husky Ambassadors are required to attend all training days and session dates outlined in the timeline.

Please note that housing is not provided for this position. Husky Ambassadors must secure their own housing during the course of the Husky Ambassador training days and Advising & Orientation Part 3 sessions.

Requirements

In order to be a Husky Ambassador, the following is required:

Be a full-time undergraduate (12 credit hours), enrolled autumn quarter 2025, at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Must be able to commit to attending the Husky Ambassador training days:
- Virtual training on Zoom on September 13, time TBD
- In-person training on September 15, time and location TBD
Review and be able to work the dates of Advising & Orientation Part 3 (September 16–23, 2025)
- Review the Husky Ambassador policies and expectations for more details
Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University, prior to and throughout the entire term of employment.

Role responsibilities

Husky Ambassadors will do the following:

Facilitate engagement, dialogue, and activities with a group of up to 20–50 incoming students for each Advising & Orientation Part 3 session in person, on campus. A typical day will include:
- Greeting students, assisting with check-in, and distributing swag.
- Guiding conversations and facilitating workshops about the UW experience.
- Assisting students in navigating students around campus and highlighting key resources at the UW.
- Offering personal insights and stories to help students connect with campus life and feel more confident starting at the UW.
Promote and encourage engagement in all FYP Programs (Dawg Daze, FIGs, Commuter and Transfer Commons, First-Year Networks).
Other duties as assigned by FYP to support planning and facilitation of A&O and new student transitions. Please note that the HA role also requires behind the scenes logistics, actions, and projects to support the transition of first-year students. In addition to these tracks, expect to do projects that support the overall work of the First Year Programs office.

Hiring timeline

Be sure to pay close attention to the important dates of the Husky Ambassador application process (all times are in Pacific Daylight Time):

Application opens: May 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Application closes: June 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Offers sent: by June 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Husky Ambassador training days: September 13 (on Zoom, time TBD) and September 15 (in-person, time and location TBD)

Advising & Orientation Part 3 sessions: September 16–19 (required) and September 23 (optional)

Application questions

Question 1: First-year students often have diverse questions about UW resources. If you are asked a question you don't immediately know the answer to during your community group, what strategies would you use to direct the individual to the correct information?

Question 2: As a representative of the UW, you'll interact with diverse student populations. How would you ensure your communication style is inclusive and welcoming to students from all backgrounds?

Question 3: In this role, you may need to facilitate discussions where some students participate more than others. What techniques would you use to encourage participation from quieter students while managing more vocal participants?

Question 4: Describe a situation where your organizational skills were challenged by unexpected circumstances. How did you adjust your approach while maintaining efficiency?

The application includes a task in which you will review a schedule document and answer three short-answer questions about the schedule.

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The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

For more information related to the statement above, please visit the University of Washington's Title IX Website.

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2025 Husky Ambassador applications are open! Applications are due June 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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