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If interested, please contact:

John Derouche John.Derouche@maine.edu

207-780-4556

OPPORTUNITIES IN

NOW HIRING: AMBASSADORS!

The Office of Admissions is seeking energetic and involved students to help share the USM experience and support the work of recruiting

and welcoming new students to USM!

usm.maine.edu/office-of-admissions/admissions-ambassadors

USM Admissions Ambassadors

📅📅 2017-2018 Job Overview

USM Admissions Ambassadors work to assist the university community in support of recruiting and enrollment activities that occur on campus for prospective students, new students, and their families. Ambassadors are expected to represent the University in a positive and professional manner, and always be willing to help. Ambassadors serve an academic-year long appointment, with opportunities over the summer term as well.

Assisting the Office of Admissions: Student Focused Every Day.

Ambassadors may perform a variety of duties within the Office of Admissions supporting functions, communications, events, and service to current and prospective students. Leadership and communication skills are required. Entry level computer skill are required. Ambassadors must have the ability to relate well with students, parents, and staff. Must be comfortable in dealing with the public, able to work in a fast-paced office environment which includes greeting guests, answering telephones, and answering general questions about the University and the admission process. Ambassadors will perform office duties such as document scanning, filing, mailings, phone, email, and visitor assistance, and other duties as assigned by a member of the USM staff.

Visits and Events

Ambassadors will give tours of one or more of our campus depending on availability, including residence hall rooms (Gorham only), academic buildings, labs, facilities, and important highlights. Ambassadors will also support events through promotion, event staffing, and other event management activities. Leadership and communication skills are required. Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group, on the phone, and one on one. Ambassadors will assist with campus visits, events, and initiatives including those listed below. Ambassadors must be prompt, clean, and professional in their dress and demeanor and understand that they serve as front line public relations figures for the University of Southern Maine.

Possible 2017-2018 Events requiring help from USM Ambassadors (Partial List) - Supporting Year-Round Campus Tours, Including:

o Each Monday,Wednesday, and select Saturdays in Gorham, 9am-11:45amo Each Tuesday and Thursday in Portland, 9am-11:45amo Each Friday morning 9am-11:30am in Portland, Friday Afternoons 12:30pm-2:45pm in Gorhamo Afternoon shifts for Admissions projects and outreacho Lewiston Campus Tourso Group Visits for High Schools and Other Orgs. (Variable Schedule, around 30-50 events per semester)o Special Communications like mailings, operations, calling & outreach campaigns

- Admissions Open Houses (Sept. 18, Oct 21, Nov 14) - Preview Days - Winter/Spring Admitted Student Events

- Special functions for students and the USM community including Orientations, Presidential Functions, etc…

University of Southern MaineOffice of Admissions

Ambassador Application

MaineStreet ID#:

Contact Number:

(@maine.edu address if known)

General Information:

Name:

Preferred Name:

Email:

Phone #:___________________________________________

Campus Address (If known):

Permanent Address:

Ambassador Roles (Check those you are most interested in)

___ Campus Tour Guide ___ Office or Data Assistant

Living on campus? Y N Are you a transfer student? Y N

Which campus do you spend the most time on? __ Portland __ Gorham __ LAC

Current Class Status: (Freshman, Junior, Grad, Etc...) FR SO JR SR GRAD

Academic Major: Academic Minor:

Have you received work-study funds? _________ If yes, amount awarded: _____________

Will you have to work in addition to this position? Y N

How many hours per week?

Resume: Please include a current resume along with this application. This resume should highlight your relevant on-campus and/or off-campus work experiences, activities, programs and involvement in organizations and all other relevant employment.

Please list the last two employed/volunteer positions you have held:

Company/Position Dates Employed Duties (be specific)

1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

References: Please list two individuals whom we can contact for personal references:

Reference #1:

Organization: Relationship Phone #:

Reference #2:

Organization: Relationship Phone #:

The University of Southern Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veterans’ status in

employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Equity & Compliance209 Deering Avenue, Portland Campus, voice (207) 228-8304, TTY 771 (Maine Relay System)

Short Essay:

Please write a short statement that explains a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in becoming an ambassador for the University of Southern Maine.

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Completed application can be mailed to: Office of Admissions

Attn: John DeroucheUniversity of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300 Portland ME 04104

admitusm@maine.edu 207-780-5670

Or drop-off at: Admissions Welcome Center

111 Abromson Center, Portland Campus

Gorham Admissions House149 State St, Gorham Campus

Student Success Center Room 119, Lewiston Auburn College