Temporary Admissions Student Recruiter/Tour Guide

Berklee Admissions Student Recruiter

Under the direct supervision and mentoring of the Campus Visit Manager, the Berklee Admissions Student Recruiters/Tour Guides carry out the various campus visit programs provided by the Berklee Office of Admissions. Additionally, Berklee Admissions Student Recruiters/Tour Guides staff the Front Desk area and assist with other tasks throughout the Office of Admissions. The Berklee College of Music Office of Admissions seeks responsible students from all majors who possess an upbeat personality to give campus tours and to act as positive representatives and ambassadors of the student body at Berklee College of Music. Priority is given to students that have successfully worked or are currently working as a Berklee Admissions Ambassador.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 semesters of study in residence at the Berklee College of Music, Boston Campus.
• GPA must be in good academic standing, preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent standing within the Berklee community; exemplary student of instrument and/or chosen field of study and possesses a contagious enthusiasm and desire to share about Berklee.
• Demonstrates outgoingness and involvement in the Berklee community, both on- and off-campus.
• Ability to act with exceptional maturity, responsibility, and judgment as a representative of the conservatory.
• Thorough understanding and strong belief in Berklee's mission and vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct various campus visit programs, including campus tours, open house events, information sessions, audition events, and other programs and events as assigned.
• Greet all Admissions visitors as their first point of contact.
• Have knowledge of all Berklee College of Music programs and willingness to learn and speak about the different majors.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and contribute to the campus visit experience for prospective students and their families.
• Assist with Audition and Interview events.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all applicants and application materials.
• Respond to all phone, email, and in-person inquiries and questions in a friendly, accurate and professional manner. Direct to the appropriate staff member or office, regardless of whether or not it is admissions related. Contact other campus departments or staff persons on behalf of the visitor.
• Check in guests for tours, information sessions, and other programs.
• Recommend tours/information sessions as appropriate. Suggest other activities that may improve a campus visit experience.
• Make outgoing phone calls to new applicants and high-rated prospective students.
• Stay current with communications from supervisors, including Salesforce, Facebook, email, and written messages.
• Ensure that media is operational during business hours (TV screen, Keynote/Prezi presentation, Mac, etc.)
• Make every effort to be available for all admissions related events such as Open House events and Audition Weekends.
• Perform administrative and data entry tasks as assigned, including work for other Admissions staff.
• Keep desks and floors free of trash and debris and do other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Munro Campbell