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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Share your excitement for Penn State Dickinson Law with prospective and admitted students—apply today to become a paid Admissions Ambassador for Spring 2027! The Admissions Team is seeking students with strong communication skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft suite applications, and the eagerness to learn new skills and contribute to mission-oriented projects. This opportunity is open to students at both our Carlisle and University Park locations.

Candidates should be familiar with and able to confidently speak to prospective and admitted students regarding the following topics:

- J.D. Application Process
- J.D. Admission Process
- Dickinson Law’s J.D. program of legal education (e.g., curricular requirements, experiential learning opportunities, co-curricular offerings, etc.)

Sample Responsibilities

- Act as a tour guide to prospective and admitted students
- Attend and assist with Admitted Student Days
- Complete a variety of administrative tasks (e.g., responding to emails, answering phone calls, admitted student mailings)

Short Answer Prompt

As part of your application for the Admissions Ambassador position, we ask that you please share how you would respond to the below email and attach your response, along with your other application materials. This is an example of a common question Admissions Ambassadors might answer during a shift.

Dear Admissions,

I am interested in law school and was wondering if you could provide me some information regarding the clinic and internship opportunities at Penn State Dickinson Law.

Tom Slater

_______________________________________________________________________

Candidates should submit a (1) resume, (2) statement of interest, (3) copy of their fall class schedule, and (4) their response to the short answer prompt included in the job description for their application to be considered complete.

This position is open to federal work study students and students not using federal work study . New Admissions Ambassadors typically work between 2 and 5 hours a week and will have a regularly scheduled in-person shift.

Application Deadline: December 1st

Virtual interviews will take place on December 4th for 2Ls and 3Ls, and on January 6th for 1Ls.

The hourly rate for this job is $14.00.

Questions? Contact Kristin Thomas ( [email protected] ).

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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