BECOME A BSAR (Barnard Student Admissions Representative) The Office of Admissions is looking for current students to assist us in recruiting the best 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: A select number of BSAR positions are 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. Functions/Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the BSAR Coordinator, BSARs will be expected to: Work during one of the three academic breaks throughout the year (Winter, Spring, and/or Summer break). Work during the following on-campus events: Fall Open Houses, Spring Open Houses, and Admitted Student events Host a minimum of one (1) admitted student for both Open House programs Maintain email communication with the BSAR Coordinator Lead at least one (1) “special tour” per semester How to Apply: The BSAR application (also 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 21st. 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 23rd and Thursday, January 24th. Thank you! Office of Admissions 2012 – 2013 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 21st. 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? __________________ References and Resume Do you plan on holding another on campus job in addition to the BSAR position? If yes, where will you be employed? How many hours per week will you be expected to work at your other job? Would this 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): Why do you want to become a Barnard Student Admissions Representative? What particular skills/assets would you bring to the table as a BSAR? Briefly describe your other extracurricular commitments at Barnard and explain how this position would fit in with your other responsibilities: How would you characterize Barnard’s relationship with Columbia in light of our status as a women’s college? What do you like most about Barnard? What do you like least? Tell us something about your Barnard experience that you would want to share with a family on a tour. 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**