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$35K - $47K/yr

Develop, update, and maintain the campus tour script for all Student Campus Visit Guides. Additional Visits & Events Duties * Serve in a rotation for Counselor on Call, providing support for walk-in ...

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Student - Penmen Guide

Lumberton, NC · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Conduct Campus Tours: * Lead groups of prospective students, families, and other visitors on tours ... Participate in training sessions and meetings to enhance tour guiding skills and knowledge.

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for campus tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a campus tour guide?

A Campus Tour Guide is responsible for leading prospective students, their families, and other visitors around a college or university campus. They provide information about academic programs, campus facilities, student life, and traditions. Tour guides are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and able to answer questions while creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their goal is to help visitors get a sense of the campus environment and make informed decisions about attending the school.

What does a campus tour guide do?

Campus Tour Guides usually spend their shifts leading scheduled tours for prospective students and their families, answering questions about campus life, and sharing personal experiences. Between tours, guides may assist with event preparation, help with administrative tasks in the admissions office, or support special recruitment events. The work involves frequent interaction with new people, offering plenty of variety as each group brings unique questions and interests. Additionally, guides regularly collaborate with other student staff and admissions professionals, gaining valuable teamwork and communication experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a campus tour guide?

To thrive as a Campus Tour Guide, you need excellent public speaking, interpersonal communication, and a strong knowledge of your campus, typically supported by ongoing training or experience as a student ambassador. Familiarity with scheduling software and presentation tools, such as PowerPoint or virtual tour platforms, is often required. Outstanding enthusiasm, adaptability, and the ability to engage diverse audiences make candidates stand out in this role. These skills ensure that prospective students and families have a positive, informative, and memorable campus visit experience.

How much do you get paid for being a campus tour guide?

Campus tour guides typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on the institution and location. Some positions may offer additional benefits or stipends, and experience or certifications can influence pay rates.

How to get hired as a campus tour guide?

To get hired as a campus tour guide, applicants typically need to submit an application to the college or university's student employment office or hospitality department, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and often participate in an interview or training session. Some institutions may require a background check or prior experience in customer service or public speaking. Being knowledgeable about the campus and having a friendly, engaging demeanor can improve chances of hiring.
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Infographic showing various Campus Tour Guide job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,124 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Assistant Director, Admissions Office

Newark, DE • On-site

University of Delaware
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$49K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

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Job description

Assistant Director, Admissions Office
Job no: 503781
College / VP Area: VP for Enroll Management
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Admissions, Full Time
Pay Grade: 29E
Context of Job:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives approximately 40,000 freshman and transfer applications per year, hosts on-campus and off-campus recruitment events (approximately 30,000 visitors/year), and maintains a prospect list of more than 300,000 potential students globally. Under the supervision of the Director of Campus Relations and Visit Experience, the Assistant Director is a critical member of the Visit and Events Team, and responsible for campus tour and student ambassador logistics. This position is tasked with scheduling, implementing, and evaluating information sessions, campus tours, group visits and other programs for prospective and admitted students. The Assistant Director will coordinate logistics for and oversee the day-to-day of a high-volume campus visitor program. The Assistant Director will supervise over 100 students in the Blue Hen Ambassador Tour Guide program, including providing direction to the senior leaders of the program. This role will hire and train the tour guides, develop a tour guide work schedule, provide mentorship, and advise a comprehensive program for new and current Blue Hen Ambassador student tour guides.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Establish a yearly calendar of dates and times for optimal daily visitation experiences for prospective and admitted students and their families, group visits, and transfer admissions sessions.
  • Recruit and hire new student tour guides based on the needs of the program and the goals laid out in the strategic plan.
  • Develop an effective training and evaluation program for new and returning tour guides. Mentor and advise the student tour guide program to develop and maintain tour performance, various professional development skill sets, and collaborative teamwork in the program.
  • Manage the day-to-day of visitation programming execution, including reserving rooms, tour guide shift assignments, coordinating with catering, etc.
  • Manage the Slate/CRM requirements for each visit, including building the visit, registration form, survey, and landing pages. Analyze survey responses and programming trends to continually enhance and strengthen the University of Delaware visitor experience.
  • Develop an annual marketing and communications plan for admissions visits and tours with the admissions Marketing Team.
  • Collaborate with college units to coordinate their programming with experiences offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Collaborate with campus units for tour guide training, including evaluating the tour routes and continuously update the tour talking points manual. Coordinate with Residence Life & Housing to identify residence hall showrooms for campus tours.
  • Provide support to the University Visitors Center Front Desk staff and reception area.
  • Serve as a member of the Admissions Events Team, supporting logistics for open houses, on-campus and off-campus recruitment and yield events.
  • Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, review credentials, and make recommendations for admission decisions. Conduct file review for first-year and transfer students, as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree, masters preferred, and three years of direct or closely related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with and knowledge of college student affairs, student development, and student programming and mentorship.
  • Strong customer service skills. Strong attention to details.
  • Creative and innovative problem solver and developer.
  • Demonstrated ability to be proactive and reactive to situations during a campus visit and with the student tour guides.
  • Effective written and oral communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong presentation skills required Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently as a team member to achieve common goals is expected.
  • Knowledge of student recruitment, retention issues and admissions standards is expected.
  • Experience with Slate or another CRM or tour scheduling program is preferred.
  • Experience with event planning is preferred.
  • Experience with the coordination and implementation of campus visit programs is preferred.

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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