Hourly Pooled Student Ambassador-Office of Admissions Campus Visitor Center

University of Wyoming - Laramie, WY

Part-time - Intern

Laramie, WY

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Ambassador position at the University of Wyoming is designed for undergraduate students to represent the university and provide a welcoming environment at the Campus Visitor Center. Ambassadors play a crucial role in creating a positive first impression for prospective students and their families, leading engaging campus tours, and assisting the Office of Admissions in achieving enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Represent UW to visiting prospective students and their families during weekday campus visits and visitation events.
• Prepare visit materials for and call visiting students.
• Welcome prospective students and families to campus.
• Lead engaging and informative campus tours to visiting prospective students and their parents, visiting school or organizational groups, or other persons visiting UW.
• Provide a positive environment for others to learn more about what UW and Laramie have to offer while being sensitive to the University's values.
• Answer a variety of questions, either on the phone or in-person, about UW and your experience as a student.
• Attend and actively participate in all Student Ambassador trainings leading up to the start of and throughout the semester.
• Work all Saturday visitation events during the academic year and assist with weekday visitation events.

Requirements

• Relates well with students, parents, faculty/staff, and other visitors.
• Has a commitment to positively promoting the University of Wyoming, being a strong team member, effectively communicating in multiple ways, and being respectful, responsible, reliable, flexible, and confident.
• Can learn and articulate facts and information about the UW, its programs, facilities, admissions process, etc.
• Takes initiative while working on office projects, whether independently or as part of a team.
• Engages in a broad variety of activities and programs the University offers.
• Is an undergraduate student in good academic standing and in good standing with the Dean of Students Office.