Student Tour Guide

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO


Student Intermediate Level
Requisition IDreq29126
Working TitleStudent Tour Guide
Pay$14.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAdmissions Office (085A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date4/23/2024
Position Summary

Student tour guides serve primarily as a host and guide for all campus visitors to the Office of Admissions by
welcoming them with genuine hospitality, marketing the University, sharing their positive experiences, and
ultimately recruiting prospective students to UNM. This will require the successful candidate to provide a high
level of customer service and share knowledge of a wide variety of university programs and services. This role
will stretch beyond the duration of the visit, as tour guides will be expected to assist future students and their
families in arranging visits to UNM campus and follow-up with visitors to ensure their questions are answered
and requests met. Additionally, student tour guides will assist in the planning, preparation and execution of
admissions events on campus. Tour guides will also be expected to preform numerous other duties, including
but not limited to processing incoming mail, completing outgoing mailings, organizing recruitment materials,
collecting inventory counts, and other tasks according to the needs of the office. The successful candidate will
be required to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, adhering to the dress code and
corresponding positively with office associates and visitors alike.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the interview
process

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications 1. The Campus Tour Office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Students must have
availability during these hours. Tour Guides only work occasional Saturdays for special events.
2. Having Summer 2024 availability is preferred.
3. Demonstrates friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times
4. Evidence of enthusiasm and positive approach to university life
5. Experience working regularly with diverse groups of people
6. Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written
7. Public speaking experience
8. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
10. Strong computer skills, including work knowledge of Microsoft Office
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The University of New Mexico is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are dedicated to the goal of building an inclusive and pluralistic faculty and staff. We are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Visit the links below for more information regarding our commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action at the University of New Mexico Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW.

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