Becoming a Student Ambassador is an exciting and rewarding way to earn money, while developing employability skills and gaining work experience. You'll also meet lots of other students from different backgrounds. 
- Who is it for?
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We believe it is important for our prospective, new and current students have access to fellow students who are already experiencing life as a student of the University of Aberdeen. Sharing personal experiences can provide potential students and new students with invaluable information.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and friendly undergraduate and postgraduate taught students from all backgrounds who are passionate about the University of Aberdeen.
You should:
- be a strong team player
- be experienced in a customer-facing roles
- have excellent communication skills.
- possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
UG students must also be in at least Year 2 of your studies.
Please note you must be a fully registered student in 2026. Students graduating from the University in 2026 are not eligible to apply. This is a minimum hours contract and student ambassadors are expected to fulfil all hours between June 2026 - March 2027.
All ambassadors are contractually obliged to work at one University Open Day or Offer Holder Day. - What is involved?
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Working with schools and directorates across the University this role provides a broad range of opportunities includes:
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Supporting recruitment activity such as Open Days
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Assist with telephone campaigns for potential or new students
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Hosting engaging campus tours
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Providing administrative support
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Creating Blogs and Vlogs
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Supporting Marketing activity
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Support for events
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Use of social media or virtual platforms to engage with potential students including webinars
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- What is the time commitment?
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The Student Ambassador Network offers flexibly, enabling you to select hours which fit around studies.
The amount of work available will vary from month to month therefore we cannot guarantee a set number of hours each month.
At a minimum, you'll be contracted to work 10-hours over the course of the academic year but you can choose to pick up as many shifts as you can fit into your schedule or that your Visa allows.
- What's in it for you?
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The hourly rate is £12.60. In addition you will benefit from:
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A programme of training (compulsory and optional)
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Opportunity to develop employability skills and enhance your CV
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Get to meet and work with a broad range of fellow students
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- How do I apply?
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You must be a fully registered student in 2026. Students graduating from the University in 2026 are not eligible to apply. This is a minimum hours contract and student ambassadors are expected to fulfil all hours between June 2026 - March 2027.
All ambassadors are contractually obliged to work at one University Open Day or Offer Holder Day.
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 12 April 2026