Admissions Office Internship Description Summer 2015

Position Title: Summer Admissions Office Intern
Dept/Office: Undergraduate Admissions Office
Reports To: Undergraduate Admissions Office, Visit Coordinator/Office Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours
Start Date: May 18, 2015
End Date: August 21, 2015
The Edgewood College Admissions Office is seeking internship candidates for summer 2015. Edgewood
College students from any major are welcome to apply. Students with junior or senior standing are
preferred.
The summer intern will work closely with the admissions visit coordinator and other admission staff
throughout the summer to assess and enhance the overall visit experience for prospective students and
families. This includes redesigning the tour route as well as developing training for campus tour guides. The
intern will also assist in the recruitment of future student ambassadors. Additionally, the intern will have the
opportunities to work directly with prospective students and their families, represent Edgewood College
during admissions presentations at on and off-campus events, and work on marketing plans and materials
promoting visit opportunities.
The summer intern will assist with other projects that support the Admissions Office, including greeting
prospective students and their families, answering phones and emails, scheduling individualized student
visits, coordinating and supervising group campus visits, leading campus tours, and supporting the
operations team with special projects.
Training will be provided. Academic credit may be available.
Candidates will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of the campus. A strong candidate will be able to
demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills,
analytical and problem solving skills, and a commitment to diversity. Experience with project and event
management is preferred. Flexibility and a good sense of humor are also essential for this position.
Individuals who are bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic or another language are especially encouraged to
apply.
Applicants should send a simple cover letter and resume to Kayla Neumueller, Visit Coordinator, by April 22,
2015. Application materials should be emailed, mailed, or dropped off at the front desk of the Admissions
Office (207 DeRicci Hall).
To Apply: http://www.edgewood.edu/Employment/Student/Summer-Admissions-Office-Intern
Contact information:
Kayla Neumueller
[email protected]
Edgewood College
Admissions Office
1000 Edgewood College Dr.
Madison, WI 53711