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UMD Campus Tour Guide
Job Description
Position Number:
71202414Title:
UMD Campus Tour GuideFunctional Title:
UMD Campus Tour GuideCategory Status:
14-Student Hourly, UGApplicant Search Category:
StudentUniversity Authorized FTE:
20%Unit:
SVPAAP-EM-Visitor ExperienceHiring Range Minimum:
$17.00Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland attracts thousands of students to campus each year. Current students play a crucial role in attracting prospective students to apply and decide to attend UMD through walking tours and other major visit events. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosts a series of events and daily visits on campus and selects a diverse group of students to represent the university in this influential role.
As a University of Maryland Tour Guide, you will educate prospective students and guests about important facts and the history of the university while sharing your own unique UMD story. Tour Guides help foster a diverse community by building partnerships with multicultural organizations and offices on campus and assisting with recruitment efforts to achieve a diverse pool of new members who represent the UMD student body.
We are excited about your interest in becoming a tour guide and serving in this important capacity. The pay for this role is $17.00 per hour. The responsibilities are as follows:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Give 2-3 tours a week, with each tour requiring a 2.5-hour shift.
- Provide tours during daily visits, group tours, and events.
- Offer tours during recruitment and yield events on campus, including Open House programs, Admitted Student Programs and Visit Days, Virtual Programs, Scholarship Days, Counselor Programs, Maryland Day, and more.
- Conduct tours for special programs, including group tours, unique visit requests, and approved requests from campus partners.
- Participate in student panels during programs, if necessary.
- Assist with special projects with our Marketing and Communications team, including social media posts, communication campaigns before or after events, and daily visits.
- Attend all required training as set forth by your direct supervisor.
- Serve as a professional representative of the University of Maryland and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Must be a full-time University of Maryland undergraduate student.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have clear and concise communication skills with the ability to speak in front of large groups.
- Must authentically deliver the Maryland student experience through your own story or through your peers’ experiences.
- Must passionately represent the University of Maryland and campus culture.
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changes quickly.
- Must create a welcoming environment for all guests and visitors.
- Must be able to provide tours during major on-campus event days.
Additional Information:
This position does not provide sponsorship for visas.
Posting Date:
07/01/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/19/2024Physical Demands
Must be able to stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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