Admissions Student Ambassador

Bennett College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett College in Greensboro seeks an Admissions Student Ambassador to serve as a student representative and support recruitment and enrollment efforts. You will provide prospective students, families, counselors, and visitors with an authentic Bennett experience, while upholding professionalism, enthusiasm, and pride.

You will assist with campus tours, recruitment events, student panels, and communications, share personal Bennett College experiences, and help admissions staff engage applicants

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Bennett College student in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for Bennett College.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to participate in required training and recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student representative of Bennett College during recruitment activities.
• Assist Admissions staff with prospective student recruitment events, open houses, yield events, Accepted Student Days, preview days, college fairs, and special programs.
• Share personal experiences about academics, campus life, student organizations, residence life, traditions, and the Bennett experience.
• Engage prospective students and families in meaningful conversations about Bennett.
• Assist with follow-up and outreach to prospective and admitted students, as directed by Admissions.
• Encourage prospective students to take the next step in their enrollment journey.
• Lead engaging and informative campus tours for prospective students and families.
• Welcome visitors and help create a positive first impression of Bennett College.
• Serve as a host for prospective students during individual visits and recruitment events.
• Provide accurate information and refer questions outside of the Ambassador's knowledge to Admissions staff.
• Help ensure that prospective students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the Bennett community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Job description

The Admissions Student Ambassador serves as an official student representative of BennettCollege and plays an integral role in the College's recruitment and enrollment efforts. Student Ambassadors provide prospective students, families, school counselors, and visitors with anauthentic perspective of the Bennett experience while representing the College withprofessionalism, enthusiasm, and pride.

Student Ambassadors will support the Office of Admissions through campus tours, recruitmentevents, student panels, prospective student communication, special events, and other enrollmentinitiatives. Ambassadors should be knowledgeable about Bennett College, engaged in campuslife, and committed to helping prospective students see themselves as future Belles.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Enrollment

• Serve as a student representative of Bennett College during recruitment activities.
• Assist Admissions staff with prospective student recruitment events, open houses, yieldevents, Accepted Student Days, preview days, college fairs, and special programs.
• Share personal experiences about academics, campus life, student organizations,residence life, traditions, and the overall Bennett experience.
• Engage prospective students and families in meaningful conversations about Bennett.
• Assist with follow-up and outreach to prospective and admitted students, as directed byAdmissions.
• Encourage prospective students to take the next step in their enrollment journey.
• Lead engaging and informative campus tours for prospective students and families.
• Welcome visitors and help create a positive first impression of Bennett College.
• Serve as a host for prospective students during individual visits and recruitment events.
• Provide accurate information and refer questions outside of the Ambassador's knowledgeto Admissions staff.
• Help ensure that prospective students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connectedto the Bennett community.

Student Panels & Events

• Participate in student panels and recruitment presentations.
• Represent the student perspective during admissions programs and virtual events.
• Assist with event setup, registration, hospitality, wayfinding, and other eventresponsibilities.
• Participate in admitted-student and yield activities designed to encourage enrollment.
• Participate in approved Admissions social media and digital recruitment initiatives.
• Assist in creating authentic student-centered content that showcases the Bennettexperience.
• Share approved recruitment messages through personal networks and social platformswhen appropriate.
• Serve as a positive and responsible digital representative of Bennett College.

Campus Knowledge & Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of Bennett College programs, traditions, studentorganizations, campus resources, and admissions processes.
• Attend required Ambassador training and meetings.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to recruitment, customerservice, public speaking, and leadership.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic admissions terminology and processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle information related to prospectivestudents and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Currently enrolled Bennett College student in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for Bennett College.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to participate in required training and recruitment activities.

Preferred:

• Active involvement in campus organizations, leadership, performing arts, or othercampus activities.
• Previous customer service, hospitality, public speaking, or recruitment experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Bennett College student experience.
• Comfortable speaking to both small and large groups.

AMBASSADORS EXPECTATIONS

Student Ambassadors are expected to:

• Knowledgeable, welcoming, and professional at all times while representing Bennett.
• Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts and events.
• Wear approved Ambassador attire or appropriate professional attire when required.
• Use accurate and approved information when communicating with prospective students.
• Never make promises regarding admission, financial aid, housing, scholarships, or otherCollege decisions.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of prospective students and families.
• Communicate questions or concerns to Admissions staff rather than providinginformation outside their role.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing to remain eligible to serve.

PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION

• Attendance and punctuality
• Professionalism and decorum
• Quality of visitor interactions
• Knowledge of Bennett College
• Communication and presentation skills
• Responsiveness to Admissions staff
• Participation in recruitment activities
• Ability to effectively represent the student experience
• Overall contribution to the Admissions team's recruitment and enrollment goals