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Form of workStudent Worker - Admissions - Student Ambassador (Summer 2024)
Position Approval Date:04/04/2024
Is this position budgeted?:Yes
Is this position an essential position?:No
About Susquehanna:Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
Making the choice of which college to attend can be a big decision for students and their families! In becoming a Student Ambassador in the Office of Admissions, students will actively participate in helping future River Hawks find their home at SU! Student Ambassadors help educate prospective students and their families about campus life and academics, while also sharing their stories, favorite traditions, and experiences. This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, non-exempt position as defined by FLSA standards.
Specific Responsibilities
- Be prompt and timely with scheduled tours and in-office hours.
- Leading campus tours during daily visit days and event days to prospective students and their families.
- Participating in all required trainings: shadow tours, tandem tours and pass an approval tour before leading a tour individually.
- Office work in the Admission House, including creating folders, writing postcards, making phone calls, and covering the front desk at slotted hours.
- Expected to meet and mingle with prospective students and their families.
Learning Objectives
- Assisting in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students
- Effective Communication
- Leading Tours
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to memorize and recite facts clearly and accurately.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with customer service orientation
- Outgoing, enthusiastic, and warm.
- Reliable and professional
Education
- First Year, Sophomore, or Junior. All Majors
- Must be in good academic and social standing within the university.
- Returning students should have a GPA minimum of a 2.5 and all ambassadors are required to maintain a GPA minimum of 2.5 during their time in the Admission Office.
- No previous experience required
Location
This Student Worker position is located on campus.
Additional Requirements This position is paid $10.00 per hour, with an estimate of 35 hours weekly.
On campus housing included.
Physical Demand
- Position requires the ability to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time
- Position requires the ability to move about the campus
- Position requires the ability to talk, and to hear instruction.
- Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
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Number of Months:9 months
Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) :35
Status:Temporary
Posting Date:04/02/2024
Closing Date:04/19/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time:Temporary
Open Until Filled:No
Posting Number:AH01162
