Graduate Student Ambassador - Graduate Enrollment

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01524

Division

President's Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Closing Date

4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

To provide graduate student leaders that are dedicated to representing BGSU and serving as a role model to prospective and incoming graduate students. Ambassadors will speak to the graduate culture, lead campus tours, and perform all other duties as assigned to ensure a great student experience.



Career Readiness Competencies :

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism

Essential Functions

• Attend monthly training sessions (March - May)
• Work with Graduate Coordinators, Department chairs, Faculty, Graduate Secretaries, and current graduate students to assist in the development department-specific orientation and training schedule.
• Engage in frequent written and verbal communication with incoming students regarding Orientation.
• Perform all duties as assigned during the Graduate College orientation week sessions. Duties may include, but are not limited to, staffing registration tables, greeting students, moderating sessions, participating in sessions and leading campus tours.
• Promote BGSU graduate programs during on campus recruitment events such as Campus Fest, Preview Days, Campus Visits, Career Expo and webinars during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Serve as a role model for the Graduate College by participating in on campus yield events such as phone and email campaigns during the Spring semester.
• Lead campus tours for prospective graduate students and their families during individual and group visits.
• Perform all duties as assigned during the Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair. Duties may include but are not limited to staffing registration tables, vendor assistance and staffing break rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matriculated Graduate Student in Good Standing
• Ability to perform duties as assigned from March - May
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, proficiency in Excel and Word
• Possess effective interpersonal skills
• Have a professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Possess good organizational and time management skills
• Possess leadership ability
• Must exhibit enthusiasm

Additional Information

• Reporting Structure: Assistant Director, Graduate Enrollment
• Estimated hours of commitment: 40 total (March - May)

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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