FWS- Undergraduate Admissions Student Ambassador

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Competencies to Practice:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Applied Problem Solving
• Engaging Diversity
• Innovation & Creativity
• Oral & Written Communication
• Teamwork & Leadership

Length of Employment and Work Hours:

• 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.

Wage Rate:

• $16.80 per hour

Qualifications:

• 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.