Admissions Recruitment Ambassador

Admissions Recruitment Ambassador

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Admissions Recruitment Ambassador

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Contact Person: Stephen Howard

Requisition Number: 494718

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Admissions Recruitment Ambassadors (ARA) are responsible for assisting in the creation of a welcoming, positive, and impactful visit experience at Eastern Kentucky University. Working primarily with prospective students, families, and guests, the ARA role is crucial to the recruitment process of the Office of Enrollment Management. The ARA role is one that requires consistent reliability, close attention to detail, and a desire to work with the public on a regular basis. The ARA position is responsible for the following:

• Leading tours of prospective students, families, and / or high school students to show campus and promote the EKU experience
  
• Assisting in the administrative functions of the Welcome Center which includes answering phones, emails, and interacting with the public and campus community regularly
  
• Assisting in the operations of the Welcome Center including maintaining inventory, setting up the space for events, restocking complimentary coffee and refreshment bar, and keeping the space tidy
  
• Participate in in-person Spotlight events, virtual events, and other special events hosted by the Office of Admissions
  
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training as outlined by the Admissions professional staff team
  
• Other duties as assigned which relate to assisting prospective students, families, guests, inquiries, and applicants
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Must be enrolled at EKU.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  ARA work shifts are set based on tour times. Ideally, chosen candidates will be able to work several full shifts a week. The set shifts are 8am - 9am, 9am - 12pm, 12pm-1pm, and 1pm-4pm.
  
  Job Duties:
  

• 40% - Leading tours of prospective students, families, and/or high school students to show campus and promote the EKU experience (40%) - (Essential)
• 20% - Participate in in-person Spotlight events, virtual events, and other special events hosted by the Office of Admissions (20%) - (Essential)
• 10% - Assisting in the administrative functions of the Welcome Center which includes answering phones, emails, and interacting with the public and campus community regularly (10%) - (Essential)
• 10% - Assisting in the operations of the Welcome Center including maintaining inventory, setting up the space for events, restocking complimentary coffee and refreshment bar, and keeping the space tidy (10%) - (Essential)
• 10% - Attend and participate in required meetings and training as outlined by the Admissions professional staff team (10%) - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned which relate to assisting prospective students, families, guests, inquiries, and applicants (10%) - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/admissions-recruitment-ambassador-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-a75d2bdb-1c3a-415f-a9ff-1d9ead3f67cb



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