Husky Ambassadors

Are you passionate about the University of Washington and want to create a meaningful difference for New Huskies on campus? This is the role you've been searching for!

Husky Ambassadors are dedicated undergraduate students who collaborate with academic advisors and university personnel to create engaging and educational Advising & Orientation sessions.

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

2026 Husky Ambassador applications will open in May 2026.

If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please contact us at nstpadmin@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 incoming 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 incoming students, including first-year, 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:
- In-person training on September 17-18, time and location TBD
Review and be able to work the dates of Advising & Orientation Part 3 (September 18–25, 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 NSTP Programs (Dawg Daze, FIGs, Commuter and Transfer Commons, First-Year Networks).
Other duties as assigned by NSTP 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 New Student and Transfer 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: July 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Offers sent: by July 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Husky Ambassador training days: September 17-18 (in-person, time and location TBD)

Advising & Orientation Part 3 sessions: September 18–24 (required) and September 25 (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 committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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