BA+BFA Admissions Ambassador - Overnight Host Fall 2026

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oberlin College Office of Admissions is seeking BA+BFA students to serve as Admissions Ambassadors and host prospective students overnight in PRAX house. The role includes overnight hosting on specific dates and may involve panels, campus navigation, and virtual outreach.

Applicants must be BA+BFA students, with priority for PRAX house residents. Some tasks pay $28 per student hosted per night; other duties pay $14 per hour. Training and an interview are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be a BA+BFA student to apply.
• Priority given to students living in PRAX house.
• All years are eligible to apply.
• Consent for Conduct Check required during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Host students in on-campus housing on specified overnight dates.
• Represent Oberlin students on panels and at on-campus events.
• Participate in outreach to applicants and prospective students virtually.
• Assist with campus tours, class visits, and event attendance as needed.

Skills

Hosting overnight

Student engagement

Public speaking

Education

BA/BFA student

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be reviewed at the beginning of the semester. Applicants will be asked to complete an interview with Admissions staff as part of the hiring process, and if selected will need to complete training.
Please contact Eli Ramer ([e-mail]) Lauryn Rosinski ([e-mail]) with questions.

Announcement Information

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is hiring BA+BFA Admissions Ambassadors to host Prospective BA+BFA students overnight in PRAX house!

BA+BFA Ambassadors are required to host prospective students in their dorms during overnight programs the nights of Tuesday September 22 and Tuesday October 27.
There may also be opportunities to appear on panels, help visitors find their way across campus, and connect with prospective students virtually.

The position pays $28/prospective student hosted overnight, and $14/hour for other work. This position is for BA+BFA students only. We would like to fill the positions with students living in PRAX house, however you may be considered if you live in on-campus housing or OSCA . (You will also be considered for our general Ambassador program.)

Responsibilities

Host students in on-campus housing the nights of Tuesday September 22 and Tuesday October 27. Hosting is a mandatory requirement for this job.

• Compensation is $28 per prospective student assigned per night

Other shift opportunities:

• Represent Oberlin students on panels and at on-campus events during programs like All Roads Lead to Oberlin
• Opportunities to participate in student events for prospective students
• Outreach to applicants and prospective students virtually
• Opportunities for more on-campus student interactions may include lunch visits to dining halls and accompanying students to class visits or campus events

Qualifications

You must be a BA+BFA student to apply for this position. Priority given to students living in PRAX house, but must live in campus or OSCA housing.

All students are eligible to apply regardless of year (first-years are encouraged to apply).

Desired Qualifications: Experience with a variety of Oberlin programs and/or student organizations.

Conduct and Title IX Check Consent
Admission Ambassador applicants must give consent for the Admissions Office to request an Oberlin College Conduct Check in order to be hired as an Admissions Ambassador. Conduct checks are confidential.

$28 per night per student hosted / $14 per hour for other work

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed at the beginning of the semester. Applicants will be asked to complete an interview with Admissions staff as part of the hiring process, and if selected will need to complete training.
Please contact Eli Ramer ([e-mail]) Lauryn Rosinski ([e-mail]) with questions.

Documents Needed to Apply

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