Bucky's Classroom Ambassador

Department Overview:

The goal of the program is to help 7th grade students build a better understanding of college both academically and socially, gain knowledge about resources to help pay for college, explore possible career options and discover the importance of establishing a strong foundation for their future, rooted in education. Education majors and Wisconsin-based students highly encouraged to apply. Option to become an authorized driver, but not required. First mandatory training is Sept 3 at 6pm!

UW Connects, housed in the Office of State Relations, is a University of Wisconsin-Madison statewide engagement unit with the dual purpose of unifying outreach activities on campus, while serving as a one-stop-shop for people around the state looking for UW information and resources.

Anticipated Start Date:

9/3/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

6/15/2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 2 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

Please do not apply unless you have at least one four hour block of open time between 8am and 3pm any one day Monday-Friday... full Friday availability is a plus. The more availability you have, the more schools you will be invited to visit! Schedule varies based on student class schedules and schedules of schools requesting visits. Flexible hours can range from 2-15 hours per week depending on availability and assignments accepted.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $17.00

Number of Positions:

10

Qualifications:

Must be at least Sophmore or Junior standing, or graduate student with at least one year on campus; Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not have at least one 4 hour block of open time between 8am and 3pm any one day of the week, Monday-Friday. We are looking for students who are passionate about higher education, like working with younger students, and want to be part of a fun team! Invited applicants will be scheduled for an interview over Zoom the week of Aug 10.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Paid training included. Must be comfortable working in teams, presenting in front of classes, and working with younger students. Education students and those wanting to teach professionally are encouraged to apply!

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Using a fun, simple lesson, ambassadors engage in 7th grade classrooms around Wisconsin to lead 60 to 90 minute session to share their UW experience and present college planning information in a fun, interactive way. Its also a great way to meet other UW students! The goal of the program is to help 7th grade students build a better understanding of college both academically and socially, gain knowledge about resources to help pay for college, explore possible career options and discover the importance of establishing a strong foundation for their future, rooted in education. We are proud to say that 100% of teachers surveyed over the past two years say that their students are more likely to attend college after participation in Bucky’s Classroom. Bucky's Classroom covers travel and meal expenses.

Physical Demands:

standing or sitting for 2+ hours at a time.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/