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Student Tour Guide

University of New Mexico
On-site
United States

Requisition IDreq34135
Working TitleStudent Tour Guide
Pay$14.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAdmissions Office (085A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date8/14/2025
Position SummaryStudent tour guides serve primarily as a host and guide for all campus visitors to the Office of Admissions by welcoming them with genuine hospitality, marketing the University, sharing their positive experiences, and ultimately recruiting prospective students to UNM. This will require the successful candidate to provide a high level of customer service and share knowledge of a wide variety of university programs and services. This role will stretch beyond the duration of the visit, as tour guides will be expected to assist future students and their families in arranging visits to UNM campus and follow-up with visitors to ensure their questions are answered and requests met. Tour guides will also be expected to preform numerous other duties, including but not limited to processing incoming mail, completing outgoing mailings, organizing recruitment materials, collecting inventory counts, and other tasks according to the needs of the office. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, adhering to the dress code and corresponding positively with office associates and visitors alike.

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • The Campus Tour Office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Students must have availability during these hours. Tour Guides only work occasional Saturdays for special events.
  • Please provide Fall 2025 class schedule.
  • Demonstrates friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times
  • Evidence of enthusiasm and positive approach to university life
  • Experience working regularly with diverse groups of people
  • Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Public speaking experience
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills, including work knowledge of Microsoft Office
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach your resume.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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