FWS- Undergraduate Admissions Senior Ambassador

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

Job Title: Senior Admissions Ambassador

Department: Undergraduate Admissions, Knight Hall, Forest Grove Campus

Position Type: Part-Time Student Position

Salary: $16.80 ph

Job Summary:

The Lead Student Ambassador role recognizes outstanding campus tour guides who have demonstrated excellence in their performance, professionalism, and commitment to the mission of Pacific University Admissions. These students serve as peer mentors, role models, and program liaisons to support the ongoing development of the student ambassador team and help ensure high-quality visit experiences for prospective students and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Peer Mentorship:

• Shadow new or developing ambassadors during their campus tours to offer encouragement and constructive feedback.

• Serve as a point of contact for peer questions related to tour logistics, storytelling, or guest interactions.

• Training and Onboarding:

• Assist in training new ambassadors at the beginning of each semester.

• Lead or co-facilitate mini refreshers or skill-building activities for current ambassadors.

• Event Support

• Provide leadership during group campus tours, specifically as the point person on campus for the middle school groups that come to campus, running the admissions presentation/activities and starting them on tour.

• Attend or assist admissions counselors at recruitment events, such as college fairs and high school visits.

• Program Development and Liaison

• Work with the Campus Visit Coordinator and other professional staff to assess and adjust the campus tour experience for ambassadors and for students based on collected feedback.

• Help maintain a welcoming and inclusive culture within the ambassador program.

• Create team bonding and community building activities for the current ambassadors to foster healthy team dynamics.

• Professional Development

• Participate in leadership coaching or goal-setting with the student supervisors.

• Complete a brief end-of-semester reflection about leadership growth and program contributions.

Competencies to Practice:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Applied Problem Solving
• Engaging Diversity
• Innovation & Creativity
• Oral & Written Communication
• Teamwork & Leadership

Length of Employment and Work Hours:

• Position is hired for the academic year
• Flexible part-time hours that accommodate your academic schedule, typically 8 hours per week.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for special events.

Qualifications:

• Current Enrollment: Must be a current student in good academic standing at Pacific University.
• Previous Ambassador Experience: Must have been an Admissions Ambassador for at least one full school year.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Customer Service: A positive attitude and a commitment to providing exceptional service to prospective students and families.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle planning and executing projects.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with admissions staff while providing mentorship to current ambassadors.