On-Call Student Admissions Ambassador/Student Only Position

Reports To

Associate Director of Enrollment Services

Grade

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support Luther Seminary’s mission of “educating leaders for Christian communities” by assisting the Admissions Team by providing digital and in-person hospitality to prospective students exploring Luther Seminary through virtual and/or in-person campus visits and recruiting events. Residential and DL students are encouraged to apply. This is an on-call, work-as-needed position - hours will vary with need (i.e., 2-5 hours/month).

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Virtual and/or On-Campus Visit Support: host campus visitors via Zoom or in person and accompany during campus visit (including but not limited to campus tour, chapel, lunch/coffee conversation, class attendance, etc.); introduce visitors to others and guide the visit; follow up with "thank you" notes or emails.
2. Admissions Events Support: participate in and assist with on-campus and virtual Admissions events (i.e., Discernment Weekend, Youth Night, Camp Days, Virtual Open Houses, Call Campaigns, etc.); support other events and opportunities as communicated by Senior Admissions Ambassadors and Admissions Staff.
3. General Recruitment Support: Opportunities to table at and participate in off-campus events; communications (email, Zoom, phone, and in-person conversation) with prospective students and influencers (i.e., alumni, academic and spiritual mentors, donors, etc.).
4. Special Projects for the Admissions Office: digital and print content creation, video projects, etc.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends Training (Virtual or In-person) Fall and Spring
• Supports a campus culture where diversity is valued, and inclusion is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
• Represents Luther Seminary in the most positive manner toward prospective, former, and current students, ministry partners, and the communities we serve.
• Executes necessary administrative tasks including reimbursement forms and itemized receipt retention as applicable.
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Internal relationships with: Admissions team, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Affairs, Academic Dean and Faculty, Seminary Relations, Contextual Learning, Library, Writing Center, Campus Pastor, Stewardship, Office of Technology.

External relationships with: possible vendors or Seminary partners

JOB SPECIFICATION

Requirements:

• Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to Luther Seminary’s Mission, Vision and Welcome Statement

Required education and experience:

• Current Luther Seminary student
• Experience in admissions/student services in higher education or related experience in hospitality/ministry/nonprofit work

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities

Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Connector, relationship and community-builder
• Ability to articulate personal faith and sense of vocation, and to engage prospective students who have a variety of theological perspectives and vocational interests
• Committed to growing in intercultural competency to welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and identities - strong commitment to Luther’s Welcome Statement
• Handles confidential information with the utmost tact and discretion

Technology

• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google environments, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accept and implement coaching and feedback; ability to show initiative and follow clear direction
• Commits to assignments and communicates changes to commitments at least 48 hours in advance
• Ability to work a varied schedule with flexible hours (average of 2-5/hours month throughout the year)

DISCLAIMER