Campus Team - Ambassador

Position: Campus Experience Team - Ambassador
Title: Student Ambassador
Compensation: Hourly Pay - $15.00
Department: Office of Undergraduate Admission
Reports to: Campus Experience Intern and Manager

Dates of Employment: August 2025 - May 2026

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:



Student Ambassadors serve as enthusiastic representatives of Dominican University, offering a warm and informative first impression to prospective students, families, and campus visitors. Through campus tours, events, and personal interactions, Ambassadors play a key role in the admission experience - sharing what makes DU special and inspiring prospective students to envision themselves as part of the DU community.

JOB COMPONENTS /

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engaging campus tours that highlight Dominican's academics, affordability, values, and your personal student experience.
• Represent the university with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm in all interactions with guests, families, and campus partners.
• Personalize tours and visits based on guests' academic, athletic, or extracurricular interests.
• Support campus visit programs and events, including open houses, receptions, admitted student days, panels, and group visits.
• Connect with prospective students through the Unibuddy chat platform by responding to messages and fostering online engagement.
• Collaborate with fellow ambassadors, Admission staff, and campus partners to support a positive team culture, create a welcoming environment and promote student belonging at events.
• Take the initiative to stay informed about university updates, programs, and student resources.
• Participate in required training sessions, team meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Must have the availability to work evenings, during break periods, and weekends to support special events.

REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicants must be a registered student at Dominican University.
• A minimum overall grade point average of 2.50
• Display strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills as well as the potential to develop these skills.
• Passion for DU with a desire to share your story and experiences.
• Demonstrated skills for hospitality, customer service and creating high-impact experiences.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrate involvement on campus or in the community.
• Must complete the Student Ambassador Canvas course and training modules.
• Must be available to attend all Student Ambassador continuous (in-person or virtual) learning sessions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a paid hourly position and does not count towards work study hours (this means you can hold another position on campus). Student Ambassadors can expect their hours to vary week-by-week based on campus events and campus tour opportunities. This position also includes a recognition program with meaningful experiences and awards.

• Being a Student Ambassador is more than just an on-campus job, it's an opportunity to:
• Build your resume and reference list;
• Receive cross-training to be eligible for other intradepartmental sponsored on-campus positions such as an Admission Office Student Assistant and Welcome & Information Desk (WID) Agent;
• Enhance your professional development;
• Develop and/or improve your communication and leadership skills; and
• Network and bond with administration, faculty, staff and fellow students.