WashU Students Wanted!

Summer Bear Ambassador Position

Overview

The Summer Bear Ambassador Program in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a paid experience for Washington University students to assist with daily campus visitor programming during the summer. The Bear Ambassador position provides a mixture of key responsibilities working with prospective students and families, and allows exposure to the various functions of admissions at a highly selective institution. The position will operate fully in-person as University policy and CDC safety guidelines allow.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Giving in-person student-led campus tours
• Conducting virtual tours of campus and managing the Q&A function of Zoom sessions
• Staffing the lobby of Sumers Welcome Center and handling the check-in process for daily visiting guests
• Facilitating virtual and in-person prospective student interviews and interview breakout rooms
• Engaging with prospective students electronically via email, Zoom, phone, Welcome to College, Zoom, etc.
• Providing support for special virtual events, such as panels, information sessions, webinars, etc.
• Assisting with special in-person events, such as special visit days and group visits
• Managing the mock residential hall space
• Other tasks as assigned

Desired skills/characteristics

• Hiring preference will be given to students who can fulfill the role in a hybrid capacity
• WashU current student from the Class of 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026
• Good academic and judicial standing with the university (your application gives us permission to check your standing)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking in both small and large groups
• Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service to every prospective visitor and their guest(s)
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to jump-in and assist however is needed
• Enthusiasm about the University and what it offers students

Hours

• The ambassadorship is a part-time position with a flexible amount of hours per week. Hours worked will depend on availability and staffing needs.
• Start Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  End Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
• The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. with occasional programs on early mornings, evenings, and on Saturdays and Sundays. Interns should expect to work the majority of their shifts between Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday or Sunday as needed. Non-paid vacation time is available.
• All Summer Bear Ambassadors are required to attend a mandatory training that will occur May 16 until May 19, 2023 and are expected to staff our Theme Days. Theme Days will likely occur on Mondays and Fridays throughout the month of July.
• This is a temporary position, but with the option to turn this into an academic year position based on performance and staffing needs.

Compensation

Ambassadors will be compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.

Application process

Apply by emailing the following to BearAmbassadors@email.wustl.edu or by applying via Handshake.

• Resume – including major(s)/minor(s), cumulative GPA, involvement at WashU, and relevant skills/experience
• Preference will be given to those who apply by March 10, 2023

By applying, students give the Admissions Office permission to access university standing and academic record.

Questions?

Please reach out to Jacob Goedde and Jennie Jean-Jacques at BearAmbassadors@email.wustl.edu.

Summer Internship

Overview

The Summer Internship Program in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a paid professional experience for Washington University students to assist with daily campus Admissions programming. Interns will gain exposure to the various functions of admissions at a highly selective institution. The internship provides a mixture of responsibilities including serving prospective students and families and some project work. The internship will operate fully in-person as University policy and CDC safety guidelines allow.

Key Responsibilities

• Giving in-person student-led campus tours
• Conducting virtual tours of campus and managing the Q&A function of Zoom sessions
• Staffing the Lobby of Sumers Welcome Center and facilitating the check-in process for daily visiting guests
• Facilitating virtual and in-person prospective student interviews and interview breakout rooms
• Engaging with prospective students electronically via email and the Welcome to College platform
• Providing support for special virtual events, such as panels, information sessions, webinars, etc.
• Assisting with planning and executing special in-person events, such as special visit days, group visits, and luncheons
• Managing the mock residential hall space
• Other tasks as assigned
• All interns will work closely with one functional project area within admissions & aid:
  • Visit Experience (VX) and Events: Assist the VX team with preparing for major campus events and brainstorming new ideas for prospective and admitted student outreach
  • Inclusion and Access: Work directly with the staff who focus on recruiting underrepresented students  on projects to increase underrepresented student interest in WashU.
  • Marketing & Communications (MarComms): Create content for the WashU Admissions social media pages and website.
  • Systems, Services, and Student Financial Services: Use excel to break down, sort, and analyze data on different categories, such as financial data.

Required Skills/Characteristics

• WashU current student from the Class of 2024, 2025, or 2026
  • Transfer students require at least one year at WashU to be eligible to apply
• Good academic and judicial standing with the university (your application gives us permission to check your standing).

Desired Skills/Characteristics

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking in both small and large groups
• Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service to every prospective student/family
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to jump-in and assist however is needed
• Enthusiasm about the university and what it offers students
• Interest in exploring higher education as a potential career field

Hours

• The internship is a full-time position at 37.5 hours/week
• Start Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  End Date: Friday, August 11.
• The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional programs on early mornings, evenings, and on Saturdays and Sundays. Interns should expect to work the majority of their shifts between Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday or Sunday as needed. Non-paid vacation time is available.
• All interns are required to attend a mandatory training that will occur May 16 until May 19, 2023 and are expected to staff our Theme Days. Theme Days will likely occur on Mondays and Fridays throughout the month of July.
• If needed, on-campus housing will be provided free of cost to full-time interns for the duration of the internship.

Compensation

Interns will be compensated at a rate of $12.30 per hour.

Application

Apply by emailing the following to BearAmbassadors@email.wustl.edu or applying via Handshake

• Resume – including major(s)/minor(s), cumulative GPA, involvement at WashU, and relevant skills/experience
• Cover letter – should include why you are interested in the Summer Intern position and which functional area(s) you are interested in
• Contact information for 2 references either professional or academic. At least one reference must be a member of the WashU community (advisor, professor, research mentor, etc.)
• Preference will be given to those who apply by March 10, 2023

By applying, students give the Admissions Office permission to access university standing and academic record.

Questions?

Please reach out to Jacob Goedde and Jennie Jean-Jacques at BearAmbassadors@email.wustl.edu.