STUDENT-(AY26/27) Admission Host
About The Position
Ithaca College students serve as ambassadors of the college and assist the Office of Admission with recruiting efforts. Admission Hosts are often the first point of contact for prospective students and their supporters and provide information about the college. The position begins at the start of the spring semester. Applicants must be in their first year, sophomore, or junior year and must not be planning to spend spring 2027 away. Applicants must also be in good academic standing. The role includes new-hire training through shadowing, committee meetings, and training sessions. Hosts provide informational campus walking tours of approximately two miles on weekdays and occasional Saturdays, staff greeter and reception desk shifts as needed, participate in virtual admission events, and support open house and accepted-student programs. Hosts are expected to help foster an equitable and inclusive culture. The pay rate is $16.00. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and answers to specified questions. Application screening begins immediately; the completed application and required documents are due by 5 p.m. Friday, November 13. Interviews are planned for late November or early December.
Requirements
- Be a current first-year, sophomore, or junior student and not plan to be away for the spring 2027 semester.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Be articulate, professional, and responsible.
- Have strong enthusiasm and passion for Ithaca College.
- Value a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Be able to address questions accurately, honestly, and optimistically.
- Be flexible and committed to the position.
- Have professional public-speaking and communication skills.
- Have a positive attitude and take initiative.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and answers to the application questions.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the new-hire training program, including shadowing, committee meetings, and training sessions.
- Provide informational walking tours of campus, approximately two miles in total, on weekdays and during occasional Saturday visits and events.
- Staff greeter and reception desk shifts as needed.
- Participate in virtual admission events.
- Participate in open house and accepted-student programs.
- Help foster an equitable and inclusive culture.
Benefits
- Pay rate of $16.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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