2023-2024 Tour Guide Application

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Thank you for your interest in working in the Gustavus Admission Office! We have a lot of fun, but our work is very important and we take it very seriously. Therefore, we are seeking student employees who:

□ are responsible, respectful and energetic

□ thoroughly enjoy their Gustavus experience

□ are involved in a broad range of activities, majors, and interests

Please carefully consider the details of the job before you submit your application. Do your interests and skills match our work demands? Will you be just as excited and effective giving your 50th tour as your 1st? In addition to tours, will you be genuinely happy to work as a data-enterer, receptionist, analyzer, coordinator, panelist, mover, mingler, brainstormer, and all-around Gustavus representative?

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 SCHEDULED TOUR GUIDES:

Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students are encouraged to apply even if student employment is not a part of their financial aid package. Students currently working for another Gustavus office or department are also encouraged to apply, as hours may be split between offices.

□ Schedule includes working 3-4 Saturday mornings each semester

□ Weekday hours will be scheduled between 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

□ Additional hours may be earned working extra shifts on visit event days

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24 ON-CALL TOUR GUIDES:

Open to any student who will be attending Gustavus during the 2022-23 school year. On-Call Tour Guides will not have regularly scheduled hours throughout the week.

□ Schedule typically includes working 3-4 Saturday mornings each semester

□ Additional hours may be earned working extra shifts on visit event days

SUMMER 2023 TOUR GUIDES:

□ Start date: Tuesday, May 30 - End date: Thursday, August 31

□ Training: Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 9 (no training June 3 or 4)

□ Pay is $12.50/hr!

□ Mandatory work days:

o Most Fridays

o May 30 - June 2

o MN Private College Week: June 26-30

□ Typical work day: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. with a 45-minute unpaid lunch

□ Occasional opportunities for extra hours; but no overtime hours (over 40 hrs/week) allowed or expected

□ Unpaid vacation days can be taken based on office coverage

□ Flexibility will be allowed for late August Gustavus commitments (athletics, Greeters, CFs, etc.)

TIMELINE

If you are excited to tell others your Gustavus story, please complete this application
at your earliest convenience!

QUESTIONS
Please stop by the admission office, e-mail, or call Reed Kottke (rkottke@gustavus.edu or 507-933-7686)

Before you start the application, please be prepared to answer the following short essay questions:

1. Why did you choose Gustavus? What were the significant factors or primary reason you chose Gustavus over the other colleges you were exploring?

2. How has your understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion been influenced during your time at Gustavus? Describe an experience or an event that demonstrates the importance of diversity to you.

3. What advice would you give a prospective Gustie? What would have helped you when you were searching for a college? What tips do you have for students struggling with the decision or anxious about what's ahead in college?

Email *

(Select all that apply) I am interested in working as: *

Summer 2023 Tour Guide

Academic Year 2023-2024 Tour Guide

Academic Year 2023-2024 On-Call Tour Guide

Required

Gustavus Graduation Year *

Did you transfer from another college/university? *

Yes

First Name: *

Preferred First Name (if applicable):

Last Name: *

Preferred pronouns (optional):

Hometown (city): *

State or country: *

Gustavus email address: *

Student ID: *

Cell phone number:

Major 1: *

Major 2 (if applicable):

Minor 1 (if applicable):

Minor 2 (if applicable):

Please check ALL that you have participated in (describe each on the following question): *

1. Study Away (when and where)

2. Vocal Music (list choir(s) you are in)

3. Instrumental Music (list ensembles and instrument)

4. Internship (when and where)

5. Career Exploration (when and where)

6. Research (when and what)

7. Intramurals (list all)

8. NCAA Varsity Athletics (list team(s))

9. Gustie Greeter

10. CF

11. Peer Assistant

12. Greek Life (list chapter)

13. Faith Based Organizations

14. DLC (list organizations)

15. Other organizations (list top 3)

None of the above

Required

Please describe your involvements from the previous question. Example: 1- France, Spring 2022. 2- G Choir. 8- Baseball *

List up to 3 of your most significant Gustavus experiences/involvements: *

Why did you choose Gustavus? (What were the significant factors or primary reason you chose Gustavus over the other colleges you were exploring?)
*

How has your understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion been influenced during your time at Gustavus? Describe an experience or an event that demonstrates the importance of diversity to you.
*

What advice would you give a prospective Gustie? (What would have helped you when you were searching for a college? What tips do you have for students struggling with the decision or anxious about what's ahead in college?)
*

Please use this space to list any additional information you would like us to consider.

List two on-campus references, who are not Admission Office employees (include the reference's name and relationship to you. Example: Kevin Birr, work-study supervisor):
*

Reference 1 Name and relationship to you:
*

Reference 2 Name and relationship to you:
*

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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