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Role Description

Student tour guides conduct in-person and virtual tours of campus, serve on panels during programs and special events (virtual and in-person), and share meals in the dining hall with prospective students and their families, visiting counselors, visiting faculty and/or staff, alumni, and other special visitors to the College. They are responsible for highlighting the academic and co-curricular strengths and unique features of Grinnell College, and are expected to answer the questions of prospective students and their families.

The Office of Admission seeks students who are:

• Reliable
• Articulate
• Trustworthy
• Professional
• Interested in meeting prospective students and sharing their knowledge of, and experiences related to, the College

Qualifications

• Applicants may be a part of the classes of 2027, 2028, or 2029
• Active members of the campus community
• Collegial and eager to interact with visitors
• Students in good academic standing
• Articulate and good listeners
• Interested in meeting with prospective students and their families
• Willing to share knowledge of and experiences related to Grinnell

Requirements

• Work at least one regular virtual or in-person shift per week during the academic year
• Show up on time for all shifts
• Sign up for at least two “special” tours per semester
• Attend mandatory group orientation and training in the fall, typically encompassing two half days during New Student Orientation

Benefits

• Pay rate of $14.04 an hour for the academic year
• Opportunities to work for Admission during major academic breaks (fall, winter, spring)