Gator Welcome Guide - Graduate Student (Admissions)

About the Role

The University of Florida’s Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduate students to support the Gator Welcome Guide program. In this role, you’ll help coordinate student staff, deliver presentations to prospective students and families, and contribute to creating a welcoming and memorable campus visit experience.

Gator Welcome Guides are at the forefront of showcasing UF to prospective and admitted students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating schedules of 100+ Gator Welcome Guides to ensure tour and event coverage and assist with timekeeping.
• Provide leadership support by assisting with supervision and training, as requested.
• Deliver admission presentations to visitors at the Welcome Center and during on-campus and off-campus events.
• Serve as a representative at large visit and virtual events, assisting with tours, guest check-in, and helping with event logistics such as setup, materials, and signage. Some evening, weekend, and break availability may be required.
• Support the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Criser Hall front desk, and Events team, delivering excellent customer service.
• Oversee management of Welcome Center email and case management system, including responding to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone and email.
• May assist with freshman application counseling and holistic and finalization review.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be a current UF Graduate Student.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with large audiences.
• Availability to support tours, including select Saturdays and Sundays, home game Fridays, and UF academic breaks to meet high visitor volume.
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a team, especially in a peer or student-focused setting.

Preferences

• Graduate students who can commit to the position for at least one year, starting with the fall semester.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Available to work during school breaks (winter break, spring break, etc.).

Pay

$20/hour

Special Notes

This position will report to the Welcome Center or Criser Hall but may involve extensive walking across various locations on campus.