Student Assistant or Tour Guide Position Application
Do you love UMBC? Are you looking for a way to gain valuable professional experience while sharing your Retriever pride with prospective students? Are you looking to be a part of a fun, close-knit team?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, a Student Assistant or Tour Guide position could be a good fit for you! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation is looking for Tour Guides and Student Assistants to join our team for the summer and the 2019-2020 academic year. Check out the position descriptions below to learn more about joining our team.
Student Assistants
Greet and assist prospective students and family members who visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
Job responsibilities include helping with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, mass mailings, preparing information packets, program preparation, and attending admissions events
Student Assistants are required to work at least 6 hours per week, attend mandatory trainings each semester and attend monthly team meetings
Student Assistants have great customer service and organizational skills, a passion for helping others, and knowledge about the university
Tour Guides
Provide guided walking tours of the UMBC campus while sharing their personal stories, experiences, and facts about UMBC with prospective students, families and campus partners
Attend recruitment and yield events hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
Tour Guides are required to give at least two tours per week and be available for a minimum of six Saturdays throughout the semester
Tour Guides are required to attend mandatory trainings each semester and bi-weekly team meetings
Tour Guides are enthusiastic, well-spoken, and passionate about UMBC
For best consideration, please submit your application by Friday, March 15.
For more information about becoming a Student Assistant or Tour Guide please contact Kristen Luther, Campus Visit Experience Coordinator at admissions@umbc.edu.