Gator Welcome Guide - Graduate Student (Admissions)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida’s Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic graduate students to support the Gator Welcome Guide program. You’ll help coordinate student staff, deliver presentations to prospective students and families, and contribute to creating a welcoming and memorable campus visit experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules for 100+ guides, supervising and training, giving admission presentations, and representing the office at on-campus and off-campus events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be a current UF Graduate Student.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Able to work select Saturdays and Sundays, home game Fridays, and UF academic breaks.
• Experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, or customer-facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating schedules of 100+ Gator Welcome Guides to ensure tour and event coverage and assist with time keeping.
• Provide leadership support by assisting with supervision and training, as requested.
• Provide admission presentations to visitors at the Welcome Center and during on-campus and off-campus events.
• Serve as a representative at large visit and virtual events, assisting with tours, guest check-in, and helping with event logistics such as setup, materials, and signage.
• Support the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Criser Hall front desk, and Events team, delivering excellent customer service.
• Oversee management of Welcome Center email and case management system, including responding to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone and email.
• May assist with freshman application counseling and holistic and finalization review.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Supervising a team

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current UF Graduate Student

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Job Description

The University of Florida’s Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduate students to support the Gator Welcome Guide program. In this role, you’ll help coordinate student staff, deliver presentations to prospective students and families, and contribute to creating a welcoming and memorable campus visit experience.

The University of Florida’s Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduate students to support the Gator Welcome Guide program. In this role, you’ll help coordinate student staff, deliver presentations to prospective students and families, and contribute to creating a welcoming and memorable campus visit experience.

Classification Title

STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must be a current UF Graduate Student

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assist with coordinating schedules of 100+ Gator Welcome Guides to ensure tour and event coverage and assist with time keeping.
• Provide leadership support by assisting with supervision and training, as requested.
• Provide admission presentations to visitors at the Welcome Center and during on-campus and off-campus events.
• Serve as a representative at large visit and virtual events, assisting with tours, guest check-in, and helping with event logistics such as setup, materials, and signage. Some evening, weekend, and break availability may be required.
• Support the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Criser Hall front desk, and Events team, delivering excellent customer service.
• Oversee management of Welcome Center email and case management system, including responding to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone and email.
• May assist with freshman application counseling and holistic and finalization review.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Expected Salary

$20 /hour

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must be a current UF Graduate Student

Preferred

• Previous experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, or customer-facing role
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with large audiences
• Availability to support tours, including select Saturdays and Sundays, home game Fridays, and UF academic breaks to meet high visitor volume
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a team, especially in a peer or student-focused setting

Preference Will Be Given To Graduate Students Who

• Can commit to the position for at least one year, starting with the fall semester
• Are available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Are available to work during school breaks (winter break, spring break, etc.)

Health Assessment Required

No