Federal Work Study OR Student Worker- Lion Ambassador

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a Federal Work Study or Student Worker position as a Lion Ambassador. You will serve as a tour guide, welcome prospective students and families, and share accurate information about admissions, financial aid, housing, and student life.

As part of the Admissions Recruitment team, you will help recruit and support new students, staff the Welcome Center, and represent the university with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.25 institutional cumulative GPA.
• Be an undergraduate student who has completed one full semester in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide walking campus tours to prospective students, families and guests.
• Engage, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of new incoming students.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist in planning and executing departmental events (e.g., Admitted Student Day, Mane Event, Large Group Tours).
• Communicate professionally with university faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Advise on admissions statuses, policies and office programs.
• Perform other related duties and support a welcoming environment.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Oral communication

Education

GPA 2.25 requirement

Undergraduate student status

Job description

Job TitleFederal Work Study OR Student Worker- Lion Ambassador Agency East Texas A&M University Department Director of Admissions Recruitment

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCommerce, Texas

Job TypeStudent Worker

SUMMARY: Lion Ambassadors are a group of individuals with a positive and fun attitude, and a sincere desire to help others. They are a dynamic group of current students who serve the University and positively introduce and promote East Texas A&M in their role as official tour guides, student recruiters, and student representatives. As a tour guide, a Lion Ambassador is responsible for introducing prospective students, parents, and guests to the East Texas A&M campus through a well-organized, friendly, and informative tour. As student recruiters, Lion Ambassadors are trained to provide excellent customer service as they provide general, yet accurate information regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, student life, and other student services available on campus. Lion Ambassadors, under general supervision, identify, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. As a student representative, a Lion Ambassador serves as a leader and a role model among their peers, providing a positive image and good character to prospective students, current students, and the East Texas A&M community. Lion Ambassadors also help to oversee the front desk at the Welcome Center where they welcome prospective students and guests and help to answer any questions they might have.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides prospective student, families, and guest with a walking tour of campus
• Engages, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of new incoming students.
• Provides assistance in greeting visitors and directing visitors to appropriate staff members.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of departmental project/program activities (including, but not limited to, Admitted Student Day, Mane Event and Large Group Tours).
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the public.
• Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with others.
• Attend all mandatory retreats/trainings

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Maintain a 2.25 institutional Cumulative GPA
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: • Ability to provide exceptional customer service • Effective oral communication skills • Must be an undergraduate student who will have completed one full semester of full-time study at East A&M, in good academic standing, making satisfactory academic progress status, with no pending or final conduct charges nor rulings: and satisfactory academic progress for federal financial aid.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, as well as the ability to lead a group of students, parents, and guests around campus in a timely manner. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Other Requirements: Two letters of recommendation from current Faculty/Staff All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part‑time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands‑on experience in a professional setting. May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full‑time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work‑study positions are need‑based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work‑study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full‑time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education. To qualify, students must: Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non‑degree) Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support