Student Jobs in Admissions

Are you looking for an on-campus job? Do you love Illinois State? The Office of Admissions is hiring student office workers and tour guides!

These two positions are designed to enrich and support Illinois State through various activities related to recruiting prospective students, welcoming guests to campus and providing excellent service to all customers of the Office of Admissions. Applications for each position will open on Monday, August 12, 2024 and close on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Qualifications

Enrollment at Illinois State (minimum of 6 credit hours)
Minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA
Good standing with Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities
These positions require a minimum commitment of one school year

Excellent interpersonal skills, public speaking skills, strong time management, and the ability to multi-task and work within an inclusive team atmosphere. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are critical for success in this position.

Student Ambassadors - Office Workers

Duties:

Staff the Office of Admissions front desk reception area
General receptionist duties – Handles inbound and outbound calls, data entry, assists with students and families that come into the office
Attend weekly training sessions
Works an average of 5 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., possibly one Saturday a semester
Assist in recruitment events as needed

Student Tour Guides

Duties:

Provide tours of campus to prospective students and families
Serve as a student receptionist
Assist in other recruitment activities as needed
Attend weekly training sessions (Wednesday at 7 a.m.)
Works an average of 5 hours per week, including Saturdays

Interested in joining the team with other spirited students on campus? The employment application for both positions will be available in mid-August.

“I grew up in that office. From the support of the staff to the camaraderie with fellow student leaders, we were one big family.” “These skills took me to the next level in grad school interviews immediately after leaving ISU. The skill sets I acquired from Admissions exceeded any experience I doubted I had for the role and I was able to stay on campus Downtown Chicago and get my Masters program covered financially!”

Shaunda Brooks Green '15

Senior Events Manager and Music Nonprofit Owner
“It prepared me to be comfortable in uncomfortable settings. It gave me opportunities to speak in front of large groups of people. It gave me opportunity to work with a group of people of all different ages and backgrounds and the skills to find commonality and build rapport.”

Zec Jagmin '09

Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
"The position taught me how to speak with confidence and conviction, and it improved my ability to create meaningful relationships within a short time span. Whether it be working with talent, crafting a sales pitch, selling an idea, or hosting an informational interview with a company executive, being able to gracefully articulate my thoughts concisely and persuasively does wonders to my relationships and reputation at the company.”

Adrian Micor '21

NBC Universal
“As a tour guide, I learned how to quickly build rapport, the importance of individualized focus, and experienced collaborating with professionals. I was often told that as a tour guide, it is not always about what I say about the campus, but how I make people feel.”

Noelle Guldner '20

Music Therapist