Position Summary:
A successful Admissions Graduate Assistant positively represents our institution and serves as a support for several Admissions staff with various projects. They will primarily assist the Assistant Director of Admissions Events, Campus Visits, and the New Student Experience with the direction of the Admissions Undergraduate Student Leaders including Student Program Ambassadors and Tour Ambassadors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment Events:
- Assist with organizing and staffing recruitment events such as open houses, admitted student days, and transfer events; engaging with prospective students and families; answering questions about academic programs, admissions, and campus life.
- Assist with leading 70+ student leaders at recruitment events – attending and supervising academic fairs, being a resource for student leaders, and dismissing tours.
Student Leadership:
- Assist with training and hiring student leaders. Act as a liaison between student leaders and professional staff members.
Outreach and Engagement:
- Create and maintain an organizational structure to manage and support Student Program Ambassador outreach to prospective students.
- Occasionally assist with marketing requests (social media takeovers, testimonials, photoshoots, etc) by participating and/or recruiting others to participate.
- Assist as needed with office work such as phone calls, mailings, data entry, etc.
Marginal Functions:
- Evening and weekend work is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate time management skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to take initiative and multi-task.
- Excellent communication, organization, administrative, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- A basic understanding of student leadership and student development.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with university staff, faculty, and students.
- Demonstrate leadership experience and a commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and a sense of community.
- Knowledge of campus resources, academic programs, and student services
Supervision
Received: This position reports the Assistant Director of Admissions Events, Campus Visits, and the New Student Experience.
Given: Responsible for leadership and clear communication with Tour Ambassadors and Student Program Ambassadors; supervision issues directed to the Assistant Director of Admissions Events, Campus Visits, and the New Student Experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be an enrolled Graduate Student.
- Must be in good standing with the University.
- Must be available for admitted student events and open houses (fall and spring).
Event Days:
August 14th, 2026
September 26th, 2026
November 14th, 2026
December 5th, 2026 (Major Exploration Day)
March 6th, 2027 (Days and Knights)
April 3rd, 2027 (Scarlet and Grey Day)
April 25th, 2027
Compensation:
- $15.35/hour
- Networking opportunities with university staff, faculty, and administrators.
- Enhance communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
