FWS- Undergraduate Admissions Student Ambassador

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

Job Title:

Admissions Ambassador

Department:
Undergraduate Admissions, Knight Hall, Forest Grove Campus

Position Type:
Part-Time Student Position

Job Summary:

As an Admissions Ambassador, you will play a vital role in shaping the first impressions of prospective students and their families. This position involves a combination of responsibilities including leading campus tours, providing excellent customer service, interacting with all guests, performing data entry, and assisting with general office tasks. Your contributions will help ensure a welcoming and efficient admissions process, creating a positive experience for all visitors.

• Tour Guide:
  • Serve as a key positive representative of Pacific, understanding that your interactions directly contribute to students' overall impression of the campus experience.
  • Share personal experiences and insights about campus life, academics, and student activities to positively answer questions.
  • Provide campus tours to a variety of different groups including prospective students and their supporters, high school groups, athletic teams, and alumni.
  • Complete required training and attend required meetings each semester.
• Events and Prospective Student Interactions: .
  • Greet and welcome visitors with a positive and friendly demeanor, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed.
  • Proactively approach incoming families, offering assistance and starting conversations to make them feel at ease.
  • Assisting in set up, running, and problem solving during admissions events
  • Sit on a faculty and student panel to answer frequently asked questions
• Data Entry:
  • Accurately enter prospective student information into the university’s database.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining records to ensure data integrity.
  • Support the admissions team by handling data-related tasks as needed.
• General Office Duties:
  • Perform a variety of office tasks including filing, typing, answering phones, and processing mail.
  • Assist with the preparation and shipment of recruitment materials.
  • Help with organizing office supplies and managing inventory as needed.

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Applied Problem Solving
• Engaging Diversity

• Position is hired for the academic year
• Flexible part-time hours that accommodate your academic schedule, typically 4-6 hours per week.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for special events.

• $16.80 per hour

• Current Enrollment:
  Must be a current student in good academic standing at Pacific University.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Customer Service: A positive attitude and a commitment to providing exceptional service to prospective students and families.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle data entry and office tasks accurately.
• Team Player:
  Ability to work collaboratively with admissions staff and other student workers.