We are Hiring! Student Staff Roles 2025-2026
Get Paid to Share Your Experience and Inspire Future Gryphons!
For the upcoming academic year, the College of Arts is looking to hire students to join and support our Marketing, Communications, and Student Recruitment team!
Interviews will be in April, 2025.
COA Student Ambassadors - 8-10 positions available
The College of Arts (COA) Student Ambassadors will support the student recruitment and marketing strategy of the College of Arts to prospective undergraduate and graduate students. The goal for the upcoming semester is to organize and coordinate the strategy for the 2025-2026 recruitment cycle, including:
- All on-campus recruitment events
- New academic outreach programming
- Answering prospective student inquiries
- Delivering facility tours
- Assisting with marketing campaigns
We would like to have representation from each undergraduate program within the College of Arts.
Students will receive an honorarium of up to $500/semester (based on participation)
Training
Must participate in recruitment training related to delivering tours, undergraduate and graduate programs, clubs and associations, experiential learning, etc. in the College of Arts.
Event Implementation
- Support with pre-event/post-event logistics and day-of requirements including wayfinding, signage, tours, and stakeholder management.
- Speak to prospective students and their families regarding programs and student experience at U of G.
- Must be available for the following events:
- May 12-16 (TBD), 2025 - Future Gryphons Day
- August 15-17, 2025 - August Ambassador Training
- September 27-28, 2025 - Ontario Universities' Fair
- November 2, 2025 - Fall Open House
- January 17th, 2025 (TBD) - International Virtual Open Houses
- Feb 9th, 2026 - Music Preview Day
- March 10th - 14th, 2026 - 'March' into Your Major
- March 22nd, 2026 - March Open House
Tours
Deliver campus and facility tours for prospective students, alumni, donors, and other guests of the COA.
Academic Outreach
Act as a liaison with secondary school classrooms when they arrive on-campus by leading campus and facility tours, bringing student groups to pre-planned campus programming, and engaging with educators/teachers to create a positive impression.
Prospective Student Inquiries
Answer incoming student emails about programs and student life at U of G
Team Meetings
Participate in weekly or bi-weekly ambassador team meetings where there will be recruitment training and teambuilding requirements.
Other responsibilities may include:
- Participating in marketing and recruitment projects that will be used to elevate the COA on the web and socials, such as photoshoots, video testimonials, social media takeovers, etc.
- Supporting first-year student transition events
- Supporting other COA Dean's Office events, including but not limited to COA Awards, Convocation, Alumni Events, etc.
- MUST be in one of the following College of Arts programs entering your 2nd year or above:
- Art History (1 position available);
- Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health & Wellness (1 position available);
- Classical and Modern Cultures/Classical Studies (1 position available);
- French Studies (1 position available);
- Music (1-2 position available);
- Studio Art (1 position available);
- Theatre Studies (1-2 position available);
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (1 position available)
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Stakeholder communication experience - i.e. campus partners, faculty, staff and students.
- Event planning and logistics experience with strengths in adaptability
- Strong time management to balance school and work responsibilities
- Enthusiastic, creative, and organized planner who is self-driven and takes initiative.
- Positive team player who looks to support peers toward success.
- Experience with Outlook, Canva, Microsoft Word, teams, and various social media platforms.
Note: This is a 1-year position from May 2025 - April 2026. All applications must include a cover letter, resume.
To apply, please submit a copy of your exam schedule, resume and cover letter on the application form.
You can address your application to Rachel Ruston, Manager, Academic Programs and Recruitment, Dean's Office, College of Arts.
Applications will close on March 23rd, 2025.