Student Worker - Baylor Experience and Admissions Representative (BEAR)

Baylor University•Waco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Experience and Admissions Representatives (BEARs) are student employees on Baylor Undergraduate Admissions’ Campus Visits team. They share their Baylor experiences with prospective students, parents, and other university guests to support student recruitment and provide excellent service and hospitality. BEARs work at the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center and may provide administrative and operational support, assist with recruitment events and special projects, and serve as an initial contact for guests or callers. The role offers flexible scheduling around class schedules and availability, pays $12 per hour, and may offer opportunities for raises and leadership roles. The position requires at least 8 hours of work per week and participation in five weekend events per semester, along with attendance at mandatory training and staff meetings. BEARs must be enrolled full time at Baylor University, with at least 12 credit hours. The role begins in Spring 2027. Duties may include conducting 90-minute campus walking tours, driving an approved golf cart shuttle, standing for extended periods, lifting approximately 10–15 pounds, and helping set up and take down recruitment events.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time Baylor University student, taking at least 12 credit hours.
Must work at least 8 hours per week and five weekend events per semester.
Must attend all mandatory trainings and subsequent staff meetings.
Must demonstrate enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, dependability, responsibility, respect for self and others, leadership skills, and pride in Baylor University.
Must exhibit professionalism and excellence in appearance and interactions with coworkers and guests.
Must be able to conduct a 90-minute walking tour of campus.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift approximately 10–15 pounds.
Must be able to assist with setup and teardown of recruitment events.
Must have approval from Baylor Risk Management before driving a golf cart shuttle.

Responsibilities

Share personal Baylor experiences with prospective students, parents, and other university guests to support student recruitment.
Provide excellent customer service and hospitality to guests.
Conduct 90-minute walking tours of campus.
Drive a golf cart shuttle after approval from Baylor Risk Management.
Assist with setup and teardown of recruitment events.
Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
Provide administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks.
Serve as an initial contact for in-person guests or callers.
Assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals.
Assist with planning or coordinating events.
Assist with identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
Assist with compliance processes and maintaining internal databases and records.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Baylor’s mission.
Maintain professionalism, excellence, and regular and punctual attendance, and comply with University policies.