Department: Admissions Office - Enrollment Management

Supervisor : Evelyn Orellana

Position Title: Admissions Ambassador

Job description:

The Admissions Office at Manhattan University seeks enthusiastic and knowledgeable leaders on campus looking to interact with prospective students and their families as they embark on their college search and make the decision to join our Jasper community! Admissions Ambassadors will support the Enrollment Management Division in their recruitment efforts of all incoming students. As representatives of the institution, Admissions Ambassadors will deliver the best customer service possible while creating a memorable experience during a prospective student's visit to campus.

Ambassadors responsibilities include:

• Lead engaging and informative campus tours through the designated tour routes highlighting buildings, facilities, and academic programs.

• Speak to academic programs and student life on campus while sharing their own experiences.

• Support the Admissions office with required on-campus, in-person, and virtual admissions events, which will include evenings and weekends.

• Provide administrative support to the Admissions office, including but not limited to answering phones, greeting guests, preparing mailings, data entry, and other duties as assigned.

• Serve as a mentor for prospective students and positively reflect Manhattan University through interactions with guests and their families. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with prospective Jaspers.

• Contribute to Admissions social media endeavors through content creation and social media takeovers.

• Maintain current knowledge of the tour script, campus developments and updates, to convey the most accurate information to prospective students and their families.

• Support offices across the campus community as needed, which may include campus tours to new employees and special guests, assisting with various university events, and representing Admissions on various panels.

Desired Start Date: September 2, 2025

End date: May 15, 2026

Hours: 2-5 per week

Hourly Rate: $ 16.50

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.