Now Hiring for Renison Student Ambassadors for Fall 2026
Share your love of Renison with future students by being a Student Ambassador!
Renison Student Experience and Housing is recruiting two (2) senior Waterloo students to serve as a Student Ambassador for the Fall 2026 academic term.
These student staff will work approximately 1-3 hours per week in person. Each Student Ambassador typically will facilitate tours as needed between the hours of 9:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of Saturdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm during Open House events.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their communication and public speaking skills by serving as a positive ambassador for the Renison University College campus community.
This position works in collaboration with the Student Experience and Housing team under the operational guidance of the Housing Manager and Administrative Assistant.
Key Accountabilities
Conducting Renison Tours
- Lead academic and residence tours as part of Renison's formal campus visit program.
- Represent Renison as an ambassador at on-campus events or activities as needed.
- Serve as an approachable and positive ambassador on behalf of Renison; have fun connecting with prospective students while being honest and willing to share your student experiences.
Social Media
- Provide support occasionally with filming of social media content for Renison social media channels.
Administrative
- Keep the Administrative Assistant informed of your availability and schedule for when you can facilitate tours.
- Attend regular team meetings and training sessions scheduled by the Housing Manager or Administrative Assistant.
- Participate in evaluation processes in an honest and constructive manner.
Confidentiality and Security
- As an employee of Renison University College, a Student Ambassador must respect confidentiality as per their training. This includes disclosing information of significance to the Housing Manager and Administrative Assistant and respecting the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Ensure proper management of any Renison keys in your possession and maintain the safekeeping of these keys to ensure the safety and security of the greater Renison community.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Renison Residence through having lived at Renison for at least one academic term.
- Must be available for the Fall Open House event on November 14, 2026.
- Registered Waterloo student in good academic standing with a minimum average (in both semester and cumulative) of 65% (preference will be given to students in their 2A term or higher). Student Ambassadors must maintain good academic standing as per their faculty definition, as well as abide by academic integrity policies. Failure to adhere to these conditions may lead to remedial action, up to and including dismissal.
- Strong communication, public speaking skills, and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with visitors.
- Ability to approach cross-cultural communication and inter-group dynamics with sensitivity and respect.
How to apply
Submit your coverletter and resume to the Renison Student Experience and Housing Department no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, August 23 to ren-res@uwaterloo.ca .
Do you have questions?
Contact us!
Jennifer Burton
Manager, Housing
Office: REN 0207
Laura Mutton
Administrative Assistant
Office: REN 0208
Email ren-res@uwaterloo.ca