Job Posting Title:
BBA Outreach & Scholarship Student Recruiter (Open to non-work study and work study)
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Hiring Department:
Red McCombs School of Business
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 21, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Job Details:
Purpose:
The McCombs School of Business is seeking for driven, confident, enthusiastic undergraduate business students to serve as Student Recruiters and Ambassadors for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The office of Outreach and Scholarship provides supportive services to prospective students who are interested in pursuing a BBA in business, Internal Transfer, information sessions, continuing students’ scholarships, and high school summer camps.
Student Recruiters play a critical role in shaping the first impressions prospective students and families have of McCombs. This position is important to the success of the entire BBA Program through presentations, campus tours, one on one conversations, and recruitment events. Our Student Recruiters share their authentic student experiences while helping future Longhorns navigate their college decision process.
This position is ideal for undergraduate business students interested in leadership development, public speaking, marketing, mentorship, communications, and administrative tasks. A friendly demeanor, professional appearance, and effective communication are essential for every student recruiter. Below are expectations and policies that all student recruiters should be following during the 2026-2027 school year.
Responsibilities:
Serve as an official ambassador for the McCombs School of Business
Represent McCombs and UT Austin at recruitment, admissions, and yield events
Correspond with prospective students and families on a weekly basis
Deliver engaging presentations to prospective students, families, and campus guests
Facilitate weekly information sessions and lead building tours
Conduct one – on – one appointment with prospective students and families
Assist in planning and execution of admissions, recruitment and yield events
Tour VIP prospective students
Assist with data entry, call projects and mailings
Operate the front desk responsibilities including Texas BBA, Phone calls, and walk ins
Ability to close the Outreach Office
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Must be a McCombs School of Business undergraduate student at UT-Austin enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Completed two long-semesters at UT-Austin
Must be able free to work Monday & Fridays between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Preferred Qualifications:
Optional: Work-Study award for the semester.
Always Represent the McCombs School of Business and the University of Texas in a positive manner and with professionalism
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present to audiences over 100+ attendees
Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, study abroad, internships, or community involvement
Confidence communicating with a vast audience including prospective students, families, alumni, and university guests
Maintain confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information
Attention to detail and ability to focus working in an open area
Experience working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email (Outlook preferred)
Uphold University Policies, Honor Code and the McCombs Code of Conduct
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university
Job Expectations:
Arrive at work on time
Record attendance and make updates to student records in a timely manner
Answer phone calls and respond to emails in a timely manner, make referrals as necessary
Straighten/clean shared student workspaces
Maintain an outlook calendar that accurately reflects availability
Submit verbal or written requests for time off at least 1-2 week in advance
Call at least 1 hour prior to the start of a shift if you are going to be out sick or anticipate arriving late
Dress appropriately for presentations and events
Be proactive and use professional judgement to problem solve and/or complete tasks
1:1 bi-weekly meeting with supervisor(s)
Dress Code:
No flip-flops, shoes must be worn in the office
No athleisure during your shift
Avoid tight and revealing clothing or clothing with rips/tears
For presentations, students should either dress business casual, wear a McCombs polo shirt, or UT branded apparel (student org t-shirts are acceptable)
Hourly Rate:
Working Conditions:
Work performed in standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
Classroom Presentations
High volumes of walking around McCombs School of Business
Schedule Work Shift:
10 hours per week
Position ends on May 2027 for the academic year
REQUIRED: Available Mondays & Fridays between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Available to work between the hours of 8:00a-5:00p (Monday – Friday)
Some work in the evenings and weekends.
Rehire eligible based on performance.
Required Materials:
Resume – Upload the most recent version of your resume as a PDF (Standard corporate 1-page resume)
Tentative Class Schedule – Submit a screen shot of your tentative class schedule for the fall of 2026
Short Essays (No more than 600 words): Please answer the following essay prompts in document. Please be sure to submit your responses as a PDF file
Essay 1: What interests you most about serving as a McCombs Student Recruiter? How would you positively represent the McCombs School of Business to prospective/admitted students and their families? (No more than 600 words)
Essay 2: Student Recruiters frequently share their personal experiences with prospective students and families. Describe a meaningful experience that shaped your time at UT Austin and explain how you would use that experience to connect with and inspire future students.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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