Tour Guide and Employment Opportunities
The Office of Admission has two tour guide opportunities, our volunteer team (Bison Guides) and part-time job (Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist). Additional details and application information for each position are below.
Bison Guides
The Office of Admission is seeking enthusiastic, committed and energetic undergraduate students who enjoy working with people to join the Bison Guides. Bison Guides collaborate with the Office of Admission to share their enthusiasm for NDSU with prospective students and their families by giving tours on weekends and during large events, like Discover NDSU. Campus tours are often the most important part of the campus visit experience for prospective students. As volunteers, Bison Guides give 8-10 hours per semester. All students who are interested in the paid Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist (STARS) position are strongly encouraged to serve as a Bison Guide for at least one semester prior to applying to the STARS position.
Why should you consider joining the Bison Guides?
- Develop transferrable skills to put on a resume and gain job experience
- Build confidence in your public speaking and in yourself
- Meet new faces on campus and grow friendships
- Earn volunteer credits and give back to NDSU
- Collaborate with the Office of Admission and enjoy perks like group parties, free meals, and NDSU-branded clothing
Applications available
Complete the online application
Spring Semester
Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist
Student Tour and Recruitment Specialists (STARS) work in the Office of Admission giving tours and assisting with office projects. Year round employment is available. The starting wage during the academic year is $12/hr and $14/hr during the summer. Students who are currently Bison Guides are given first priority for open positions. When STARS positions are open, the application will be live on Handshake.
Contact Us
Bison Guides and Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist
NDSU Office of Admission
Ceres Hall 114
701-231-9653
zebulon.watkins@ndsu.edu