Part-Time Tour Guide

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dynamic Part-time Tour Guide to enhance the visitor experience. This role involves conducting engaging campus tours, sharing insights about academic programs, and supporting recruitment efforts. Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates, equipped with strong communication skills and a passion for showcasing the college's offerings. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families, and make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct campus tours and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in scheduling tours for prospective students and families.
• Staff the front desk of Student Affairs.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Information Technology

Education

Current OTC Student

OTC Graduate (within last 12 months)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OTC is dedicated to creating a culture that promotes success and wellbeing for our students and employees. Every department and position throughout the college strives to maintain a student-centered focus to create a culture where our students and employees are welcomed and feel safe at every campus and center. OTC applies that same focus to its hiring practices starting with the application process, the onboarding, and new hire expectations. We are committed to understanding the needs of our students and employees and providing them with an experience that represents the OTC Cares culture.

We appreciate your interest and desire to become a member of the OTC team! If you have any questions about job postings, the application process, or the status of an open position, you may reach out to Human Resources at 417-447-2635 or email [e-mail] directly.

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Full-Time Employee Benefits Summary

Apply now Job no: 494290
Work type: Springfield Campus
Location: Springfield, MO
Categories: Student Affairs, Part-Time Staff

Job Title: Part-time Tour Guide

Salary Range: $14.00 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Student Recruitment

Schedule Details: Part-time (not to exceed 19.5 hours per week)

Position Summary

Tour Guides help educate visitors about campus life, academic programs, college history, and achievements of the college by conducting campus tours and supporting recruitment and engagement efforts.

• Assist the Director of Student Recruitment in scheduling campus tours for prospective students, families, and other groups.
• Conduct small and large campus tours while providing excellent customer service and answering questions.
• Provide presentations about the college on all tours, including communicating information about all OTC programs and personal testimonies.
• Develop an expanded knowledge of the college to include program information and resources.
• Staff the front desk of Student Affairs, helping to guide students to different areas of campus as needed.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Attend Recruitment events as needed.
• Assist with managing LiveChat requests , and the shared Recruitment inbox.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
• Is currently an OTC student or has graduated from OTC within the last 12 months.
• Team oriented.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the College’s admissions and financial aid process.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Advertised: 10 Apr 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 May 2025 Central Daylight Time

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