Summer 2025 SUNY Cortland Admissions Tour Guide

SUNY Cortland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Admissions Tour Guides for Summer 2025. In this engaging role, you will conduct campus tours, share insights about academic programs, and create a welcoming atmosphere for prospective students and their families. Ideal candidates will possess excellent public speaking and communication skills, with a passion for sharing their love of the campus. This position offers a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse audience while showcasing the vibrant life at the institution. If you are looking to make a positive impact this summer, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY student with great public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences and knowledge of campus resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct campus tours for prospective students and families.
• Answer questions and enhance guest experiences during tours.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Engagement with Diverse Audiences

Knowledge of Campus Resources

Education

Current SUNY Student

Job description

Summer 2025 SUNY Cortland Admissions Tour Guide

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

While positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, please note that positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Position Information

Job Title: Summer 2025 SUNY Cortland Admissions Tour Guide

Department: Admissions

Job Description/Duties

• Conduct campus tours for prospective students, families, and other visitors.
• Answer questions and interact with guests to enhance their experience.
• Share insights about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus resources.
• Greet and welcome all guests.

Days/Hours Needed

Tour times are:

• Monday- Friday at 10 a.m. and noon
• Student is required to have at least 2 shifts a week
• Scheduling is based on availability of staff
• Dates needed: May 19 through August 15

Campus Location/Bldg.

Brockway Hall, Jacobus Lounge
Miller Building, Admissions lobby (first floor)

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY student
• Great public speaking and communication skills
• Ability to engage and connect with a diverse audience
• Knowledgeable of campus resources and policies
• Love of SUNY Cortland

Preferred Qualifications

• Live in Cortland County or surrounding counties
• Previous experience in customer service, education, or public speaking is a plus
• Knowledge of various academic majors and student life
• Enthusiasm and passion, adaptability, teamwork, cultural competence, organizational skills

Physical Demands

• Walking around campus in all weather conditions for approximately 2 hours.
• Occasional lifting and moving of office supplies and recruitment material.

Salary Information

Salary Grade: B - $16.00/hr.

Posting Information

Posting Number: SA23171

Review Start Date: 03/21/2025

Open Date: 04/07/2025

Close Date: 07/01/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

While positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, please note that positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you available to work the entire summer? If not, what days/weeks are you Available/Not Available?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why did you choose to come to SUNY Cortland?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How would you describe SUNY Cortland to a prospective student?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What other activities and/or clubs are you involved with during the school year?

  (Open Ended Question)