Student Posting : Chancellor's Office Student Ambassador

The Office of the Chancellor is looking for a student ambassador. This individual will work independently to create content at events or on campus for the campus community. Having your own equipment is not necessary.

The successful candidate will possess creativity, knowledge of social media trends, and understanding of best practices. The student should have strong communication skills and be open to constructive feedback. Must be reliable. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for filming content and taking photos. Some creative support as needed such as retouching photographs, file saving, social graphics and content editing. 
• Engages directly with the Chancellor’s Office through participation in campus and community events, meetings, and activities with the Chancellor and Chancellor’s Office team.
• Supports Chancellor’s Office communications and social media by developing creative, authentic, and student-centered content that highlights UMD stories, initiatives, events, and the student experience across social media and other communication platforms.
• Develops and maintains relationships with student organizations and campus communities to gather student perspectives, identify topics and issues of interest to students, and share relevant insights with the Chancellor’s Office.
• Supports strategic initiatives and special projects of the Chancellor’s Office by providing a student perspective, identifying opportunities for student engagement, and assisting with project coordination, outreach, and implementation.
• Brings a student perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to communications, storytelling, social media, speechwriting, podcasting, and emerging opportunities to engage the UMD community. 
• Identifies and captures meaningful moments, stories, and ideas from the Chancellor’s activities and translates them into engaging, accessible, and student-facing content.
• Provides administrative and project support to the Chancellor’s Office as needed, including assistance with events, communications, outreach, research, special projects, and other office activities.

Required Qualifications:
Must be a current UMD student with or without work study.
Students must be enrolled for a minimum of six credits.
Work hours will vary and be based on department needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of all social media platforms with an emphasis in TikTok and Instagram. Demonstrated knowledge of filming and editing videos. Comfortability on camera. Be willing to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.
 

The Office of the Chancellor provides leadership, advocacy and support while furthering campus priorities such as the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the Strategic Plan and ensuring a diverse, welcoming and inclusive campus community through campus climate work. The Chancellor's Unit consists of the Office of the Chancellor, Intercollegiate Athletics, Glensheen, and the University Marketing & Public Relations department.
https://chancellor.d.umn.edu/ 
 

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Upon request, selected students will be asked to submit a portfolio of past social media work for further consideration for the position.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.  A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.