BECOME A BSAR
(Barnard Student Admissions Representative)
The Office of Admissions is looking for current students to assist us in
recruiting bright young women for the future classes of Barnard! We hope
that you will take this opportunity to become involved with recruitment
efforts as a Barnard Student Admissions Representative.
This year, we have two different types of BSAR positions available:
Tour Guide BSAR and Social Media BSAR
Please see descriptions of both and select which position you wish to apply for.
Tour Guide Job Description: Tour Guide BSARs are both tour guides and office assistants,
working anywhere from 1-6 hours per week. As tour guides they assist with both regular tours
and special tours for on-campus events, and as office assistants they help manage the reception
area(s) and aid Admissions Staff in a variety of tasks. Tour Guide BSARs will also assist with
staffing on-campus events such as Open House and will host prospective students during our
Fall and Spring Open House weekends. Student pay rates start at $8.50/hour.
Social Media Job Description: Social Media BSARs are both bloggers and office assistants,
working anywhere from 1-6 hours per week. As social media BSARs, they will write for our
Barnard Admissions Blog at least twice a month, and as office assistants they help manage the
reception area(s) and aid Admissions Staff in a variety of tasks. Social Media BSARs will also
assist with staffing on-campus events such as Open House and will host prospective students
during our Fall and Spring Open House weekends. Student pay rates start at $8.50/hour.
Eligibility/Qualifications: The BSAR position is open to current first-years, sophomores, and
juniors. BSARs should possess strong organizational and communication skills and an ability to
represent the Admissions Office in a consistently enthusiastic and professional manner. The
position is designed for students in search of leadership roles who are committed to and
passionate about their role as an ambassador for our office. Tour Guide BSAR Applicants
should display confidence speaking before and relating to large groups. Social Media BSAR
Applicants should display strong writing skills.
Other Functions/Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the BSAR Coordinator, BSARs will
be expected to:
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Be available to work a minimum of four hours per week
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Work at least one weekend shift during both the fall and spring semesters
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Work during one of the three academic breaks throughout the year (Winter, Spring,
and/or Summer break).
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Work during all on-campus events, including Fall Open Houses and Spring Open Houses
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Host a minimum of one (1) student for all Open House programs (one in the fall, two in
the spring)
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Lead at least one (1) “special tour” per semester (Tour Guide BSAR)
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Post at least two blogs per month for our Barnard Admissions Blog (Social Media BSAR)
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Maintain consistent email communication with the BSAR Coordinator
How to Apply: The BSAR application (available online at
www.barnard.edu/admissions/connect/tour-guides) should be completed and returned via email
to Brittany Dávila at bdavila@barnard.edu or in hardcopy to the Admissions Office (111
Milbank) by Noon on Tuesday, December 23rd. After your application has been reviewed, you
may be contacted for an interview. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via
phone or email by the week first week in January. Please note that not all applicants are invited
to be interviewed. Interviews will be held in the evening on Wednesday, January 21st and
Thursday, January 22nd.
Thank you!
Office of Admissions
2014 – 2015 BSAR APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in working for the Office of Admissions. Please answer the following
questions to help us learn more about you and attach a resume with your application. Please
submit the application by Noon on Tuesday, December 23rd.
Which position are you applying for (please select one)?
______ Tour Guide BSAR
Social Media BSAR
General Information
Name _______________________________________________________________________
First
Mailbox # ____________
Last
Cell Phone #_________________
Middle
Email __________________
Campus residence____________ Major _________________Year of Graduation _________
Hometown __________________________ High School ______________________________
Permanent Address ___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
Apt. Number
___________________________________________________________
City
State/Province/Country
Zip Code
Have you applied to be a BSAR before? If so, when? __________________
Are you comfortable speaking to large and diverse groups? ___________ (Tour Guide
BSAR applicants only)
* Tour Guide BSARs will be expected to lead tours for groups of 1-30 people.
Are you comfortable writing blog posts that many people, including Barnard community
members and prospective students and families, will read and have access to?___________
(Social Media BSAR applicants only)
References and Resume
1. Do you plan on holding another on campus job in addition to the BSAR position? If yes,
where will you be employed?
2. How many hours per week will you be expected to work at your other job?
3. Would the BSAR position be your first priority behind classes?
Please list one academic reference (professor, mentor, or advisor) and one work reference
(supervisor). If you do not have a work reference, you may leave it blank.
Academic _____________________________________________________________________
Name
Extension
Title
Work ________________________________________________________________________
Name
Phone Number
Title
Please answer the following questions (responses should not exceed one
paragraph each):
1.) Why do you want to become a Barnard Student Admissions Representative?
2.) What particular skills/assets would you bring to the table as a BSAR?
3.) Briefly describe your other extracurricular commitments at Barnard and explain how this
position would fit in with your other responsibilities:
4.) How would you characterize the Barnard/Columbia relationship to students and their
families?
5.) What do you like most about Barnard? What do you like least?
6.) Tell us a little-known fun fact about yourself.
*All applicants - Please attach a resume*
***Social Media BSARs – Please attach a three-paragraph blog post describing something
related to your Barnard student experience (for example – dining hall, course selection, clubs
and organizations, internship, etc.).
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Barnard College admits students without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation,
age, or disability. In accordance with its own values and with federal, state, and city statutes and regulations,
Barnard does not discriminate in employment programs or educational programs and services on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. Barnard College is
accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 5624
Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher education is an institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation. The Title IX Director has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: 212-854-0037, located in 105 Milbank Hall.
Questions? Contact Brittany Dávila, BSAR Coordinator, at bdavila@barnard.edu or
any of our Head BSARS:
Sara Vallancourt: spv2104@barnard.edu
Rohini Sengupta: rrs2157@barnard.edu
Claudia Mack: cjm2195@barnard.edu
Molly Forgang: mbf2127@barnard.edu