Admissions Ambassador (Part-time/Temporary)
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Job no: 494263
Work type: Hourly (Part Time), Temporary (Any)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment
Job Title: Admissions Ambassador (Part-time/Temporary)
Reporting Relationship:
Unit: Central Administration
Department: Admissions-Central Administration
Campus Location: Maxwell Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The Admissions Ambassadors are responsible for representing Indiana Wesleyan University to prospective students and their families during their time on campus, many times being the first impression of IWU. They create a welcoming, accommodating, inclusive, and positive experience by sharing their personal experiences about IWU, helping guests explore campus, and providing prospective students with a picture of how they might belong at IWU.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct tours (there may be 1 to 20 people per tour) for visiting students, families, and special groups, and customize the tour to the unique interests of guests on the tour. This requires the ability to ask good questions, listen to learn the guests’ interests, tell relevant stories, and memorize facts
Participate in other guest interaction tasks, including: welcoming guests when they come to the Admissions Office; hosting guests in Chapel; eating lunch with guests; assisting guests by taking them to faculty, staff, and class appointments; and simply being mindful of guests on campus—quick to ask them if they need help or to make them feel welcomed in small gestures of kindness
Assist with campus visit events (Visit Days and Group Visits), including: registration help; speaking in the welcome session; participating on a student panel; leading group tours; running a t-shirt/help table; driving the golf cart; and setting up and tearing down. This may include several Saturdays throughout the school year
Help with special events such as Admitted Student Weekend, Fusion, and Never2Young
Help with other tasks such as managing tables/desks in the mallway, commons, or Admissions’ Office; writing postcards to guests; filling out guest interaction logs; making guest folders; and completing various other tasks as needed
Attend mandatory meetings held once a month as the academic schedule allows and attend one on ones/performance review meetings with the Supervisor
Live with integrity in all areas of life
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Must be an enrolled Indiana Wesleyan University student
Experience
Required Skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Trainable and teachable spirit
Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 23 Dec 2024 US Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2025 US Eastern Standard Time
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