Eligibility Notice: This hiring cycle is open only to students who currently have, or anticipate receiving, a Federal Work Study award for the upcoming academic year. Please note that students hired into the program will be expected to use their Work Study funding through their employment as a Bruin Ambassador.
 

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Thank you for your interest in joining the Bruin Ambassador Program! The Bruin Ambassador Program is a student employment opportunity within the Office of UCLA Undergraduate Admission, and Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the university in recruitment and outreach efforts. As a Bruin Ambassador, you will play a direct and meaningful role in supporting Undergraduate Admission by engaging with prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners locally and throughout Southern California.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills, gain experience in higher education and recruitment, and grow as a leader while working closely with the Undergraduate Admission team. We seek current UCLA undergraduate students who are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about sharing their Bruin experience and representing UCLA.

Please carefully review the following information regarding eligibility and responsibilities before applying.
 
Eligibility: 

• Applicants should have a Federal Work Study award or anticipate receiving one for the upcoming academic year
• Continuing undergraduate students
• Full time UCLA undergraduate student status (enrolled in a minimum of 12 units) 
• Good academic standing (maintaining at least 2.5 overall GPA) 
• Available to work a minimum of 3-9 hours per week depending on the Quarter and week (excluding university holidays and campus closures – winter break) 
• The Bruin Ambassador Program cannot hire students who are concurrently employed as Residential Advisors (RAs) through the Office of Residential Life
• Students graduating or studying abroad in Fall of 2026 are not eligible to apply
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application, as travel to off-campus recruitment events is required
• If hired, you will need ORIGINAL PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS of the following for an HR Appointment during Week 9 of Winter Quarter:  
  • Photo ID
  • Official Passport OR Social Security Card 
  • I9
    • If you are bringing a document from List A, no additional documents from list B or C are required. 
    • If you are bringing a document from List B, it MUST be accompanied by a document from List C. 

The pay rate is $18.50 per hour.  
 
The application deadline is Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 PM PT. 
 
Hiring Timeline and Dates 

Application Deadline *		Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 PM PT
Interviews *		Will be held virtually between September 1 and September 11
Decision Release *		Sunday, September 13
Onboarding *		The onboarding process will require you to visit campus to meet with HR and complete a background screening. Weekly New Hire Trainings every Tuesday: Spring Quarter Weeks 2-8, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fall Training *		September 22 and September 23

Required Responsibilities: 

• Be available to conduct and facilitate school visits 
  • Based on your availability 
  • Number of schools assigned vary year by 
  • May be able to conduct virtually 
• Be available to participate in college fairs throughout the quarter 
• Be available to staff minimum 3 check-in shifts per quarter, check-in shifts offered: 
  • Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 
  • Monday – Friday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 
• One office hour per week (projects, updates on requirements, respond to emails/communications, and other duties as assigned) 
• Attend mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings (Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM; exceptions will be made for class scheduling conflicts) 
  • Mandatory new hire meetings will be held right after the bi-weekly staff meeting from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Attend mandatory annual trainings
• Assist Undergraduate Admission with on-campus events, such as tour presentations, student panels, workshops, live-chat sessions, social media projects, and special events (First-Year/Transfer Bruin Day, STOMP Conference, Cub Day, etc.)

This application is due Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 PM. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will not accept any applications past the deadline. Any questions relating to the program should be directed to Nicole Villanueva at nvillanueva@admission.ucla.edu. We look forward to meeting you!
 

Thank you for your interest in joining UCLA's Campus Tour Program! 
 
Tour Guides are employed by UCLA Undergraduate Admission. They are responsible for welcoming visitors to campus, including prospective students and their families, and community college/high school groups. Tour Guides serve as a representative for the university and work to establish a quality first impression. Tour Guides must display pride and passion for UCLA while representing themselves in a professional and appropriate manner.  
 
Please carefully review the following information regarding eligibility and responsibilities before applying. 
 
Eligibility: 

• Full-time UCLA undergraduate student status (enrolled in a minimum of 12 units) 
• Good academic standing (maintaining at least 2.5 overall GPA) 
• Work-study eligible students will be given priority, though this is not a requirement for the position. 
• Available to participate for the remainder of Fall Quarter and the entire duration of winter and spring quarters 2027
• Due to the minimum hours required, the Campus Tour Program cannot hire students who are concurrently employed as Residential Advisors (RAs) through the Office of Residential Life. 
• Students graduating in Winter, Spring, or Fall of 2026 are not eligible to apply.
• Clearance of significant concerns from UCLA’s Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of Student Conduct
• Ability to meet all expectations
• All student workers must have acceptable I-9 documents at the time of hire. Link to acceptable documents can be found here
• If hired, you will need ORIGINAL PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS of the following for an HR Appointment during Week 4 of Fall Quarter:  
  • Photo ID
  • Official Passport OR Social Security Card

The pay rate is $18.50 per hour.  
 
Application deadline is Friday, October 2 at 11:59 PM PT. 
 
Hiring Timeline and Dates
 

Informational Session (in-person)		TBD
Application Deadline *		Friday, October 2nd at 11:59 PM PT
Group Interviews *		Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th (May change due to availability)
Mock Tour Interviews *		Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd (May change due to availability)
Decision Release *		During Week 6 (around October 27)
Training *		New Hire Onboarding: Two evenings around Week 8; we’ll update on later date Bi-weekly New Hire Trainings every other Wednesday on weeks when General Meeting is not happening: Starting on or after Wednesday, November 11th– ending on or before Wednesday, February 17th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
First-Year Bruin Day *		Saturday, April 10, 2027
Transfer Bruin Day *		Saturday, May 15, 2027
Fall Training *		Monday, September 21st – Wednesday, September 23rd
Fall Open House *		Saturday in October 2026 (Date: TBD)

*Mandatory dates

If you have any questions, please email Campus Tours Supervisor: Nicole Villanueva (nvillanueva@admission.ucla.edu) & Michael Guerra (mguerra@admission.ucla.edu)