Gator Welcome Guide - 2027 (Admissions)

Classification Title:	STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Must be a current UF student who can commit to this role from January 11, 2027 through April 30, 2027, as well as commit to working either Summer A or Summer B.
Job Description:	The University of Florida’s Office of Admissions is seeking enthusiastic and motivated students to join our team as Gator Welcome Guides! This is a unique opportunity to represent UF, connect with prospective and admitted students and their families, and help create memorable campus visit experiences through tours, outreach, and visitor engagement.

• Lead prospective and admitted students and families on in-person and virtual campus tours, providing insights into both UF’s physical campus and its academic and student life offerings.
• Utilize storytelling techniques to create a memorable, engaging experience that highlights what makes UF special.
• Conduct indoor tours during inclement weather and adapt to different audience needs.

• Serve as a representative at large visit and virtual events, providing tours, greeting guests, assisting with check-in, and offering directional guidance. This may include select weekends, evenings, and break periods.
• Support the daily operations of the Welcome Center or Criser Hall (Admissions Lobby) front desk, delivering excellent customer service.
• Assist with event logistics, including assembling materials, setting up event spaces, coordinating signage, and ensuring smooth transitions between activities.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries from prospective students and families.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Expected Salary:

$15.50/hour

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current UF student who can commit to this role from January 11, 2027 through April 30, 2027, as well as commit to working either Summer A or Summer B.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage and connect with various audiences.
• Friendly, professional, and reliable, with a passion for UF and a commitment to delivering an exceptional visitor experience.
• Willingness to support expanded tour availability, including select Saturdays and Sundays, home game Fridays, and UF academic breaks, to meet high visitor demand.
• Ability to work through Fall 2027.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of the Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to  https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear

Health Assessment Required: No

 

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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