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Admissions Visit Ambassador
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Job ID 6393
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Admissions
Date Posted Mar 13, 2024
Category General Office
Job Description

Every year, Macalester hosts thousands of prospective students who visit campus to determine whether our community is the right fit for them, and many more engage with the Admissions Office online or through mailings. The best way to learn about our community is to hear directly from current Macalester students, so the Admissions Office employs a team of more than 20 students as Admissions Visit Ambassadors. This role assists with in-person and online visits and programs, and also helps with other projects to engage future Macalester students.    

 

Core Responsibilities:

  • Greet visitors in the Admissions lobby, initiating conversations and answering questions
  • Lead hour-long campus tours with groups of 4-15 visitors
  • Lead virtual tours and one-on-one chats
  • Participate in student panels and other programs
  • Escort prospective students to visit classes
  • Join visitors for lunch in the cafeteria
  • Create Instagram Reels and other social media content showing daily life at Mac
  • Reach out to prospective students through email and postcards
  • Provide office support such as preparing mailings and welcome folders
  • Other duties and projects as assigned
Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Availability to work a recurring weekly schedule during office hours (M-F 8:00-4:30) and also some shifts outside of office hours, primarily weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
  • Comfort speaking in front of groups clearly and enthusiastically.
  • Ability to answer questions about Macalester, enthusiasm for learning about the institution, and comfort saying “I don’t know, but let me try to help find an answer.”
  • Willingness to share stories from your personal experiences and comfort setting boundaries when answering questions that may be too personal.
  • Ability to adapt communication style to create a positive and welcoming environment for all members of our diverse community.
  • Enthusiasm for working as part of a team and independently.
  • Ability to prioritize work and balance between ongoing responsibilities and special assignments, providing follow-up on progress.

 

Priority will be given to applicants receiving a work study award.

 

Student employees in Admissions serve as ambassadors representing Macalester to the public. By applying to this position/program, you are granting permission for Admissions to contact the Office of Student Affairs to inquire about your disciplinary status with the college.  Current or past conduct violations do not necessarily mean you will be excluded from this selection process, however they can be taken into consideration.

 
Available Openings 10
Hours 5.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.57/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2024-2025
Contact Name Claire Howland
Contact Email chowland@macalester.edu
Work Location Weyerhaeuser
Phone N/A


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