Office of Admissions- Texas Tour Guides
Position Overview
The Texas Tour Guides serve as representatives of The University of Texas at Austin and the Office of Admissions by providing campus tours, assisting with admissions events and initiatives and supporting operations within the Admissions Welcome Center.
Responsibilities
- Showcase campus and student life through campus walking tours for prospective students, families and other guests.
- Communicate with prospective students and families throughout the college search and enrollment process via phone, text, email and other methods.
- Serve as panelists, lead presentations and serve as student hosts for on and off campus events for prospective and admitted students.
- Provide logistical support for events and the campus visit program by assisting with tasks such as event set up and take down.
- Support operations of the Admissions Welcome Center by greeting and assisting visitors and completing office tasks such as data entry or creating visitor and event packets.
Required Qualifications
- Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Have and maintain good academic and judicial standing at the university.
- Have completed at least one semester as a full-time undergraduate student (to be eligible for summer positions students need to have been registered for 6 hours during the spring).
- Desire to serve as a representative of the University to students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Comfort speaking with large and small groups as well as engaging in one on one conversations.
- Experience providing customer service.
- Ability to be flexible and energetic in a fast paced environment.
- Commitment to complete all required training and attend team meetings.
- Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.
Commitment
- In addition to regular shifts scheduled at the Admissions Welcome Center including some weekend and nights. Paid staff trainings and meetings throughout the semester.
Career Competencies Gained:
• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.
Pay Rate
- $12 per hour