Student Worker - Baylor Experience and Admissions Representative (BEAR)

Location: Waco, TX, United States Department: Student - Undergraduate

Job Title: Baylor Experience and Admissions Representative (BEAR)

Job Classification: Business Operations, Student

Department: Undergraduate Admissions

Hiring Manager: Billy Miller

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per week. Shifts are between 7:30am-5:30pm with some weekend and evening event requirements throughout the semester.

Desired Length of Employment: Spring/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $12.00

Key Components

In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.

Job Description

The Baylor Experience and Admissions Representatives (BEARs) are a select group of students who work with Baylor Undergraduate Admissions on the Campus Visits team. BEARs go above and beyond to serve guests and ultimately display the values and character of the Baylor family. These students share their Baylor experience with prospective students, parents, and other university guests to facilitate and enhance student recruitment for Baylor University. BEARs will work out of the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center. BEARs are paid $12 an hour and there are opportunities for raises and leadership roles. Work schedules are flexible and built around your class schedule and availability.

Minimum Expectation & Requirements

Candidates seeking to become team members should actively demonstrate enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, dependability, responsibility, respect for self and for others, leadership skills, and most importantly, pride for Baylor University. In addition, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours minimum) at Baylor University.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours per week and 5 weekend events per semester.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and subsequent staff meetings.
• Exhibit professionalism and excellence in all things, including appearance, co-worker interactions, and guest interactions.
• Must be able to conduct a 90-minute walking tour of campus, drive a golf cart shuttle (after approval from Baylor Risk Management), stand for extended periods, lift about 10-15 pounds, and assist with set up and tear down of recruitment events.
• Start Spring 2027

Core Values

• Above and Beyond Service - As a BEAR, you will be challenged to go above and beyond in every interaction with guests. Our goal is to “Bring ’em Home” through our intentional and excellent customer service and hospitality.
• Self-Development - As a BEAR you will develop personal and professional skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. You will be a stronger candidate in any professional field you pursue because of this job.
• Teamwork - As a BEAR, you will learn how to collaborate and work with a team of people. The team has the potential to be your community at Baylor and give you lasting friendships.
• Resilience - As a BEAR, you will learn how to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to changes. You will be more confident in yourself and your abilities because of this job.

Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks

May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service

May generate, prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting

May create creative content or maintain department website(s)

May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals

May assist with planning or coordination of events

May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions

May assist with compliance processes

May assist with maintaining internal databases and records

May assist with developing processes and procedures

Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

Ability to comply with University policies

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center

Work Address: 901 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706