Job Details

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Job Title
Student Tour Guide- Undergraduate Admissions

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and attach the required class schedule. Applicants also may attach a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of references as optional documents. The questions included in the application are designed to gather information about the applicant's student experience and provide a measure of the applicant's resourcefulness and knowledge of basic Ohio University facts. Please apply by 1/19/2025 for best consideration

Posting Number
20161569STD

Job Description

Tour guides are storytellers. They have the privilege and the challenge of representing the unique and diverse student experience at Ohio University.
OHIO tour guides participate in all campus visits hosted by Undergraduate Admissions, including daily visits, large special visit programs, special group visits, individual VIP tours, and question-and-answer panels.
The tour guide's main role is to give 90-minute walking tours of campus while answering questions, describing campus facilities, and sharing stories of the OHIO experience. Tour guides also might work at the check-in desk for visitors attending admission information sessions, or the Undergraduate Admissions reception desk in Chubb Hall.
Successful applicants will be able to clearly articulate passion and enthusiasm for Ohio University, display leadership qualities, and excel in speaking to large, diverse audiences.

Some evening and weekend work is required.
Successful candidates are subject to a reference check, background check, and judicial review.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be an undergraduate student in good standing (academics and community standards) at Ohio University
2. Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be enrolled at Ohio University during the terms of interview and employment
3. Must have completed at least one semester of classes prior to Spring 2025.
4. Must work well with the public and be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
5. Good public speaking, interpersonal communication, and writing skills
6. General knowledge about Ohio University and the Athens community
7.Organized, dependable, and reliable

Preferred Qualifications

Engagement with campus and community organizations and passion for the Ohio University experience.

Department
Admissions

Pay Rate

$12.00

Posting Open Date
12/20/2024

Posting End Date
01/19/2025

Job Category
Student Hourly

Planning Unit
Vice President Enrollment Management

Work Schedule

Weekly hours and shifts will vary throughout the semester. Work schedules will be created around class schedules some evenings, early mornings, and select weekends may be required.

Campus
Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Nicole Kuhn, ...@ohio.edu, 740-###-####

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type
Part-Time Term

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