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.
Job Description: 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 oncampus events, and as office assistants they help manage the reception area(s) and aid
Admissions Staff in a variety of tasks. 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. Applicants should display
confidence speaking before and relating to large groups.
Other Functions/Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the BSAR Coordinator, BSARs will
be expected to:
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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) admitted student for both Open House programs
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Lead at least one (1) “special tour” per semester
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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 Danielle Jakob at djakob@barnard.edu or in hardcopy to the Admissions Office (111
Milbank) by Friday, December 20th. After your application has been reviewed, you may be
contacted for an interview. Please note that not all applicants are invited to be interviewed.
Interviews will be held in the evening on Wednesday, January 22nd and Thursday, January
23rd.
Thank you!
Office of Admissions
2013 – 2014 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 the end of the day on Friday, December 20th.
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? ___________
*BSARs will be expected to lead tours for groups of 1-30 people.
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.
*Please attach a resume*
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 Danielle Jakob, BSAR Coordinator, at djakob@barnard.edu or any
of our Head BSARS:
Shaterra Overton ’14: slo2111@barnard.edu
Sara Vallancourt ’14: spv2104@barnard.edu
Jessica Whitlum-Cooper ’14 : jw2896@barnard.edu