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Position Type: Federal Work Study or Non-Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Share your Detroit Mercy story while showing future students around campus.
• Assist with tasks around the office as needed.
• Outgoing and energetic individuals who enjoy storytelling are encouraged to apply.
• Work during business hours on weekdays and work Saturdays on occasion.
• Campus Tours:
  • Lead informative and engaging campus tours for prospective students and their families.
  • Highlight key campus facilities, academic buildings, residence halls, and recreational areas.
  • Provide historical and contextual information about the institution.
• Knowledge of Campus:
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the campus layout, facilities, and services.
  • Stay updated on academic programs, majors, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Communication:
  • Communicate effectively and enthusiastically with tour participants.
  • Address questions and concerns from prospective students and families.
  • Tailor the tour experience to the interests and needs of each group.
• Visitor Engagement:
  • Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all tour participants.
  • Share firsthand experiences and insights about student life on campus.
  • Encourage interaction and engagement during tours.
• Admissions Support:
  • Assist the Admissions team in prepping the presentation room such as moving chairs, refilling beverages, and snacks.
• Feedback and Evaluation:
  • Report any issues or concerns to the Campus Visit Experience Coordinator.
• Professional Development:
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance tour guide skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a UDM Student enrolled full-time.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift 1-10lbs. Reasonable accommodation will be offered if needed.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Depending on the student's schedule

Job Contact:

• Darrius Hicks – hicksdm5@udmercy.edu – (313) 550-9422

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.