Admissions Senior Intern

Union College • Schenectady, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

We strive to recruit and select a diverse and talented class of students that will thrive at Union. To support that goal, senior interns will connect with audiences through interviews, information sessions and additional admissions events. This position is supported by an admission team dedicated to mentorship and professional development. This position will be based on the Union College campus and is open to Union College seniors for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Requirements

• Candidates must be an enrolled Union College senior during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Knowledge of and experience with Union’s diverse academic, residential and social life plus the desire to share the Union story
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends — the average workload is 8-10 hours per week at the busiest times and 2-4 hours per week in slower months
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional interpersonal skills, including public speaking
• Ability to exercise good judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of internal and external situations
• Union GPA of 3.0 or above
• The online application , including long and short answer responses and contact info for a faculty reference.
• Your academic transcript (unofficial from Registrar’s office or from Self Service)
• Resume
• Confirmed attendance at one of the intern information sessions. Applicants who did not attend a session will not be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

• Interview prospective students and applicants to Union College.
• Tell the Union story and answer questions in line with admissions messaging.
• Provide written feedback to the admissions evaluation team.
• Lead/co-lead information sessions for groups of prospective students and their families.
• Assist with additional recruitment tasks, which may include representing Union at college fairs, virtual events and on-campus open houses, as well as written and verbal outreach to prospective students, families, and counselors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed