Admission College Fair Assistant

Primary Staff Contact: Carol Gadd-Marshall

Purpose of Position: Represent CSB+SJU at local college fairs in partnership with admission staff.

Responsibilities:

• Talk with prospective families about attending CSB+SJU.
• Share personal experiences about your CSB+SJU experience.
• Respond to prospective student or parent questions.
• Distribute admission materials for students and families to take and return any unused materials.
• Submit a report of volunteer activities with the admission department including time and mileage.

Qualifications:

• Must be an alumna of CSB or an alumnus of SJU
• Ability to speak appropriately and factually about the CSB+SJU experience for today’s students
• Knowledge of CSB+SJU admission process, academic offerings, student involvement activities, etc.
• Must have completed required CSB+SJU admission training

Training Requirements:

• Be current with college and university statistics (At A Glance, demographic profile of both institutions, institutional history, coordinate details)
• Be generally familiar with the admission process (application process and deadlines)
• General knowledge of financial aid (merit-based aid and need based aid, FAFSA)
• Maintain current awareness of frequently asked questions and supporting responses
• Be familiar with National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) practices and procedures
• Be familiar with “How to Do a College Fair” training module

Time Commitment:

• 1 hour prep work prior to the fair, reviewing college and university materials
• 1 ½ – 3 hours per college fair (this amount is variable by event)
• Travel to and from the college fair

Benefits:

• Positive connection to CSB+SJU
• Skill development in areas of public speaking, recruitment, and persuasion
• Meeting the next generation of Bennies and Johnnies