Campus Ambassador

Job Summary:

The Campus Ambassadors are a position of leadership at UW-Parkside and serve an essential role in the recruitment of prospective UW-Parkside students. A Campus Ambassador is a role model, peer mentor and represents the best UW-Parkside has to offer. Campus Ambassadors are responsible for representing UW-Parkside- benefits, opportunities and services when welcoming new students/ visitors on campus. A Campus Ambassador will warmly welcome all students and their families while working to establish a quality first impression. Campus Ambassadors will represent themselves and the institution in a professional and appropriate manner while displaying pride and passion for UW-Parkside.  

Responsibilities:  

Admissions Events, Visits, and Tours  

Participate in admissions recruitment events such as, daily campus tours, Ranger Saturday, Experience Parkside Day,  Admitted Students Day and other events as needed.  

Conduct campus-wide tours for visitors and group visits in a professional manner  

Greet, assist, and create connections with incoming students and visitors throughout the application and enrollment process  

Provide information to prospective students, current students, and visitors related to admissions process, deadlines, orientation, registration, campus events, etc.  

Assist students during the admissions and enrollment process and provide appropriate referrals  

In the Office  

Provide a great customer service experience to current and prospective students, families, and staff by answering phones, responding to emails, and communicating face-to-face  

Use PeopleSoft, Slate and ImageNow to enter student data, launch communications, and update records and maintain confidentiality of all information  

Prepare materials for events and visits  

Assist students with scheduling meetings with counselors  

Prepare and send out mailings  

Attend all meetings, trainings, and events as designated

Mandatory Time Commitments:

Work 8+ hours per week at desk 

Work 2 Ranger Saturdays per semester 

Work at least 3 visit events per month 

Attend all required training (typically 5 days the last week of summer and 3 days in spring) 

Attend monthly staff meetings 

Department:

Admissions

Compensation:

$12 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Because Campus Ambassadors represent UW-Parkside in professional settings, strong communication skills, accountability, and time management are essential.