Summer Tour GuideAdmissions Intern - Summer 2027

Summer Tour Guide/Admissions Intern - Summer 2027

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You may upload a cover letter and/or resume to your application, but it is not required.

CURRENT ADMISSIONS STUDENT EMPLOYEES: There is no need to provide your work history. We will reach out if needed.

Posting Details

Announcement Information

Job Summary

Summer interns provide support to Admissions staff in areas related to prospective student recruitment.

The Office of Admissions hosts a high volume of visitors on campus during much of the summer. The summer interns will be expected to lead campus tours several times a day. In addition, Summer Interns responsibilities may include: interview prospective students and provide written review; participate in the daily information sessions led by an Admissions counselor; serve on student panels during special visit program days; provide email support and clerical assistance; provide phone reception and reception desk support; work on special projects with Admissions counselor staff.

Note: Successful Summer Interns may be invited to continue work with the admissions office during the 2027-28 year as a Tour Guide and/or Interviewer. Summer Interns who are also rising seniors and wish to be considered for the Senior Fellow position must apply separately.

Applications will be considered as they are received; please apply early for priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Both Part-Time and Full-Time positions are available (Monday-Saturdays). Part-Time Summer Tour Guide-only positions are also available. Please indicate your preference. Must be able to work Monday through Saturday.

Full-Time position: Students work approximately 35 hours/week Monday-Saturday (weekly Saturday morning shifts required). The full-time position includes on-campus housing for the duration of full-time employment.

Part-Time position: Students are trained as tour guides and give tours a minimum of 3x/week (Monday-Saturday). Housing is NOT provided. (This position is ideal for students who will already be on campus for the summer.)

Vacation days available during non-program weeks (unpaid vacation days). Must be approved by supervisor at least one month in advance. *Note that vacation days for Summer Visit Days will not be approved.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Broad knowledge of the Oberlin campus and community
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to greet and mingle with visitors
• Adaptability and the ability to work with a team
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Must be reliable!

Please be aware that our office is required to vet all of our student employees through the offices of Student Conduct and Title IX, as a matter of office policy. If you decide at any point during the application process that you do not wish to undergo this background check process, please contact us with a request to withdraw your application.

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17882 Compensation

Summer interns starting at $14.75/hour, commensurate with experience in our office.

Summer tour guides-only starting at $14.25/hour, commensurate with experience in our office.

Full time summer interns will be provided with on-campus housing.

Special Instructions to Applicants

You may upload a cover letter and/or resume to your application, but it is not required.

CURRENT ADMISSIONS STUDENT EMPLOYEES: There is no need to provide your work history. We will reach out if needed.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many hours per week do you believe you can dedicate to this job?

(Open Ended Question)

• Division

• Oberlin College of Arts & Sciences

• Oberlin Conservatory of Music

• Double Degree Program

• Intended or Declared Major(s) (please list all that apply)

(Open Ended Question)

• Intended or Declared Minor(s) (please list all that apply)

(Open Ended Question)

• Please list the clubs and activities with which you are involved on campus

(Open Ended Question)

• Please provide a brief (500 words or fewer) statement of interest describing why you are interested in working for the Office of Admissions and any prior experience or other qualifications that will enable you to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

(Open Ended Question)