RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a RFS New Brunswick Summer Ambassador. A near peer Ambassador for the Rutgers Future Scholars Program is a dynamic role with multi-faceted responsibilities. The Ambassadors, alongside our pro-staff, are our core team that ensures the success of our Summer Program.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Builds inclusive and empowering learning environments.
• Leads strengths-based student development.
• Fosters relationships and partnerships.
• Provides continuous evaluation and feedback.
• Manages classrooms.
• Provides a safe and secure sense of community to first generation students.
• Acts as a leader and mentor to Scholars.
• Tracks attendance of pre-college students.
• Ensures scholar’s access and enter classroom(s) in a timely fashion.
• Reports any incidents that may arise.
• Serves as teaching assistants to Rutgers professors in a learning environment.
• Captures imagery/video content to be shared via socials.
• Hosts and/or facilitates conversations.
• Participates in discussion surrounding the college experience.
• Assists RFS staff with tasks as needed.
• Assists with Summer Supply distribution in person from our Department Office.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details

$16 – $18/hourly

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours

Up to 40 hours

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience depending on the duties to be performed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide array of constituents (adolescent aged children, guardians, faculty/staff).
• Experience as a mentor working with children in Middle School/High School and/or maturity level necessary to serve as a front-line staff member representing Rutgers Future Scholars.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rutgers Future Scholars Mentors and previous Summer Ambassador experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or additional languages (written and oral) for translation support.

Equipment Utilized

• Mic/Camera , Microsoft office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Special Conditions

• Must be available during entirety of dates and hours of our Summer Program (tentatively 8am-3pm).
• Must be available for Pre-Summer Training(s) and meeting(s).
• Must be available to attend daily/weekly staff check-ins and staff meetings.
• Must complete protection of minors training and background check.
• Multiple Vacancies.

Posting Open Date: 01/09/2026

Posting Close Date: 04/25/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

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