Blue Hen Ambassadors, Spring 2027

Hiring Group: Undergraduate Students Only

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027 

Estimated Pay: $15.00/hour

Number of Jobs Available: At Least 45

Schedule: Provide at least 1-2 in-person tours per week (tour shifts are typically 2.5 hours long)

Location: University Visitor Center

Role Description: 

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate, and proud Blue Hen looking to share your University of Delaware experience? Do you love meeting new people and showing off our beautiful campus?

As a Blue Hen Ambassador, you are the face of the University of Delaware. You’ll serve as one of the very first impressions for prospective students and their families, playing a vital role in helping them decide to call UD home. Join our family of over 100 Ambassadors and help us continue spreading Blue Hen pride!

Primary Responsibilities:

Tours

• Lead in-person tours: Provide at least 1-2 in-person tours per week (shifts are ~2.5 hours long).

  • Spring Tour Times: Step-off times are typically 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.

• Support virtual events: Assist with virtual student panels for prospective families tuning in remotely throughout the semester.

Mandatory Training & Open Houses

• Spring training: Attend weekly training sessions for the first 6 weeks of the spring semester

  • We want you to succeed! All new hires are thoroughly trained on campus tour points before leading tours. 

• Saturday open houses: Work all scheduled Saturday open houses during the semester (Spring Dates: February 27, March 20, and April 10). Responsibilities include:

  • Checking in guests & providing campus directions.

  • Hosting residence hall showroom tours.

  • Serving on student panels

  • Leading mini campus tours. 

Leadership & Growth

• Sub-committees: Join optional sub-committees in training, evaluation, recruitment, or community outreach.

• Career advancement: Access internal promotional and leadership pathways within the Blue Hen Ambassador program. 

Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Academic standing: Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University of Delaware. 

• Student Status: Undergraduate Students. We encourage current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to apply.

  • Note: Because this role involves training throughout the spring semester, candidates must be committed to participating through the fall 2027 semester and beyond. 

• Interpersonal & customer service skills: Strong verbal communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with visitors and families. 

• UD pride: Deep passion for the University of Delaware and a desire to share your authentic student experience. 

• Campus involvement: Active participation in campus clubs, student organizations, or university-sponsored activities is a plus

Hiring Timeline: 

Application review: October 26 – 30, 2026

Interviews: November 2 – 13, 2026

Offers extended: November 23 – 27, 2026

Note: Dates are subject to change depending on departmental needs. 

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions