Admissions Tour Guide at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Whitman College's Office of Admissions is seeking a student employee to warmly welcome prospective students and families and support recruitment efforts. You will lead campus tours, participate in panels, and assist with communications and event days.

As part of the Admissions team, you will gain experience in public speaking, collaboration, and representing the Whitman experience to diverse visitors across campus activities and events.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled Whitman student taking a minimum of 6 credits.
• Active involvement in campus activities.
• Strong interest in representing Whitman College and assisting prospective students.

Responsabilités

• Give weekly campus tours to prospective families, including Saturdays.
• Serve on student panels during admission, alumni events, and virtual panels.
• Attend A-Team monthly meetings.
• Assist with additional projects (letter writing, emails, counselor programming, group tours).
• Participate in photos or videos for social media when asked.
• Assist with admission visitor event days (Fall 2026 Oct 17; Spring 2027 Apr 10 & Apr 24).

Connaissances

Storytelling

Public speaking

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Formation

Whitman student (6+ credits)

Description du poste

As a student employee in the Office of Admissions, you will engage with prospective students and families, assist with administrative tasks, and overall represent Whitman College in various capacities. Your role will contribute to shaping the campus visit experience, providing a warm welcome, and supporting the admission team in their recruitment efforts.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Giving weekly campus tours to prospective families, possible Saturdays included
• Serving on student panels during admission, alumni events, and virtual panels
• Attending A-Team monthly meetings
• Assisting with additional projects as necessary such as letter writing, email correspondence with students, counselor programming, group tours, etc.
• You may be asked to participate in photos or videos used for social media
• Assist with mandatory Admission visitor event days
  • Our upcoming event days are:
    • Fall 2026 - Saturday, October 17th
    • Spring 2027 - Saturday April 10th & Saturday April 24th

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Enjoy sharing stories about personal experiences at Whitman College
• Ability to discuss various aspects of the Whitman experience in detail
• Active involvement in campus activities and organizations
• Cooperative and supportive team player
• Adaptability to work in diverse settings and with different people
• Timeliness and good time management skills

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY STUDENTS IN THIS JOB:

• Developing strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Developing strong adaptability and creative problem solving skills
• Practicing verbal communication skills in a professional setting
• Gaining experience in public speaking
• Developing leadership skills and responsibilities
• Deepening knowledge of college admissions and student engagement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an enrolled Whitman student taking a minimum of 6 credits
• Demonstrated involvement in campus activities
• Strong interest in representing Whitman College and assisting prospective students