Upward Bound Student Ambassador (Interviews soon!)

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Job Title:

Upward Bound Student Ambassador (Interviews soon!)

Department:

Undergraduate Education | Administration-JM

The Student Ambassador supports the Upward Bound program's mission by mentoring and guiding high school students during an intensive summer college-preparatory experience. In this role, Student Ambassadors build positive relationships with participants, facilitate college-readiness workshops and activities, and serve as role models promoting professionalism, safety, and respect.
 

Student Ambassadors work closely with program staff to monitor student engagement, address concerns, assist with program logistics, and help implement daily activities and coursework. They support both in-person and virtual programming, help manage forms and reports, and ensure a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for all participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and sustain meaningful, supportive relationships with students.
• Provide peer mentoring, counseling, and individualized college-readiness advising to support scholars’ academic and postsecondary goals.
• Design, facilitate, and co-lead small- and large-group college preparatory workshops.
• Communicate student-related concerns, observations, and emerging needs promptly and professionally to the Program Manager.
• Serve as a teaching assistant for summer program course instructors by supporting classroom instruction, activities, and student engagement.
• Promote scholar safety and the security of personal belongings through proactive instruction, supervision, redirection, and collaboration with program staff.
• Support program operations by distributing, collecting, and organizing required forms and materials, including attendance records and incident reports.
• Model professionalism and positive conduct that fosters respectful, supportive, and trusting mentor–student relationships.
• Serve as a host for the end-of-program college tour by supporting logistics, engaging participants, and modeling professional conduct.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA. *Please list your GPA on your Resume.
• Have at least 4 semesters of undergraduate college experience completed by the end of Spring Semester 2026.
• Previous experience working with pre-college students (Summer Camps, Tutoring, Mentoring, etc.).

Additional Information

This position requires a successful completion of a BCI/FBI (Fingerprint) background check prior to the official start date.

Program Dates

May 26 – 29 Ambassador Training

June 1 First Day of Summer Academy

July 2 Final Day of Summer Academy

July 6 – 10 College Tour Preparation Week

July 15 – 19 College Tour

Additional Information:

Compensation: The targeted hiring rate is $15.00 per hour.

 

Program Information
 

Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO college-preparatory program created by the Higher Education Act of 1965. Upward Bound students identify as first-generation with families navigating limited access to financial resources.

The mission of The Ohio State University Upward Bound Program is to foster the skills, talents, and motivation students need to graduate from high school and successfully pursue and complete post‑secondary education. The program encourages each participant to fully engage in the Upward Bound experience while continually strengthening their preparation for every stage of their academic journey.

Designed with intention and purpose, Upward Bound empowers students to take an active, informed, and confident role in their education, motivating them to excel beyond their perceived potential. The program focuses on improving academic performance on state‑required exams and the ACT, supporting year‑to‑year retention, and promoting both college enrollment and persistence through degree completion.

The Columbus Upward Bound Program supports students from Columbus City Schools attending Briggs, East, South, and Walnut Ridge High Schools.

There are two regional Upward Bound programs: Ohio State Wooster and Ohio State Mansfield.

During the academic year, the programs serve 126 high school students from Orrville, Wooster, Canton, Madison, Mansfield, and Clear Fork, Ohio.

Upward Bound provides meaningful opportunities for academic enrichment, career exploration, cultural engagement, and college exposure, while helping students build strong socialization and communication skills that contribute to overall academic and personal success.

Location:

Hale Hall (0085)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

38

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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