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 who work with Baylor Undergraduate Admissions on the Campus Visits team. They share their Baylor experience with prospective students, parents, and other university guests to support and enhance student recruitment, and represent the values and character of the Baylor family through excellent service and hospitality. BEARs work from the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center. The position pays $12 per hour, with opportunities for raises and leadership roles. Work schedules are flexible and built around class schedules and availability, with a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week and five weekend events per semester. Shifts fall between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with some evening and weekend event requirements. The position is intended to start in Spring 2027 and continue on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at Baylor University, with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Work at least 8 hours per week and attend 5 weekend events per semester.
Attend all mandatory trainings and subsequent staff meetings.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, dependability, responsibility, respect for self and others, leadership skills, and pride in Baylor University.
Exhibit professionalism and excellence in appearance and interactions with coworkers and guests.
Be able to conduct a 90-minute walking tour, stand for extended periods, lift approximately 10–15 pounds, and assist with event setup and teardown.
Be able to drive a golf cart shuttle after approval from Baylor Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Share the Baylor experience with prospective students, parents, and other university guests to facilitate and enhance student recruitment.
Provide excellent customer service and hospitality to guests, including serving as an initial contact for in-person guests or callers.
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 subsequent staff meetings.
Provide mid- to advanced-level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks.
Generate, prepare, and analyze reports or perform forecasting, as needed.
Create creative content or maintain department websites, as needed.
Assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals.
Assist with planning or coordinating events.
Help identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
Assist with compliance processes, maintaining internal databases and records, and developing processes and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned in support of Baylor’s mission.
Comply with University policies and maintain regular, punctual attendance.