Middle Tennessee State University
Blue Elite – Campus Visit Leader
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for 2016-2017 Blue Elite Members. Blue Elite
Members are much more than a typical tour guide. Campus visit leaders have the opportunity to
interact with prospective students at various events throughout the year. Members participate in
campus tours, share stories about their experiences on campus, answer questions, and provide a
welcoming environment to our campus visitors. Members also have the opportunity to participate
in our True Blue Experience Days, Preview Days, MTSU’s True Blue Tour and take I am True Blue
photos.
Blue Elite Members are:
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PAID! You choose the number of tours you want to give per week
Trained to know about MTSU’s campus and its programs
Outstanding and influential student leaders
Students with exceptional customer service skills
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Authentic, Awesome, Kind, Remarkable
EXCELLENT representatives of MTSU!
Blue Elite Member Qualifications:
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Successful academic performance (minimum GPA of 2.5)
Positive attitude, willingness to learn and work with others
Excellent public speaking skills
Attend monthly training session
Expected to wear Blue Elite or MTSU apparel during assigned shifts
Able to think quickly on your feet
Must be available for Preview Days
Must be able to work one additional Saturday each semester
Benefits
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Hourly pay!
Acquire leadership skills that can be applied in the real world, such as group facilitation and
problem solving
Network with campus visitors and MTSU Administration
Ability to gain professional work experience and references to use upon graduation
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 4, 2016 by 4:00 pm
Turn completed applications into SSAC 120. Applicants receiving an interview will be notified by email.
If you have any questions, please email toursga@mtsu.edu or rob.patterson@mtsu.edu.
Middle Tennessee State University
Blue Elite – Campus Visit Leader Application
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Last Name ____________________________________ First Name ______________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone # ___________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Major/Minor ______________________________________________ GPA ________________________________
Classification _________________________________ Expected Graduation Date ___________________________
Yes___ No____ I understand that I must attend staff trainings/meetings (Dates to be set after group is selected.)
Yes___ No____ I understand that I must be available for Preview Days (Held 2 Saturdays a semester.)
Yes___ No____ I understand that I must work one additional Saturday each semester.
Please respond to the following questions on a SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. Answers MUST be typed.
(Please limit to one page)
1. Think about your college search process. Why did you choose MTSU? If you are a transfer
student, why did you choose to transfer to MTSU?
2. What do you believe are the three most important qualities that should be possessed by a
member of Blue Elite?
3. Describe how you will bring diversity into the Blue Elite program.
4. Please provide three references. One reference must be a MTSU faculty or administrator. List
name, relationship, and phone number. Please do not use current students.
I am available to work the following shifts for tours. Must be available during the times listed. (Please
Circle Available Shifts):
Monday
9:30-12:00
1:00-3:30
Tuesday
9:30-12:00
1:00-3:30
Wednesday
9:30-12:00
1:00-3:30
Thursday
9:30-12:00
1:00-3:30
Friday
9:30-12:00
1:00-3:30
Please indicate how many tours you would like to give each week. ____________________
In the box provided please add something related to MTSU that represents your personality and what
you will bring to Blue Elite. (Examples: photo, drawing, diagram, poem, etc.)
Signature & Date
I attest that the information I have provided in this application packet is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge. I give permission to have my MTSU academic and disciplinary records checked as a
condition of this position.
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Signature
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Date
Please turn completed application into SSAC 120 – Attention Rob Patterson by March 4, 2016 by 4:00pm.