Temporary Admissions Student Recruiter/Tour Guide (Federal Work Study)

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

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.

This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.

What is federal work-study? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

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.